Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black Smiley vs Flask 22

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 8 Oct 2026 138 ratings analysed

212 VIP Black Smiley

Carolina Herrera

4.43128 votes

Rank #8,709 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Flask 22

Lab Story

4.2010 votes

Rank #46,347 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flask 22 takes 3 of 5 categories.

212 VIP Black Smiley
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Flask 22
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

212 VIP Black Smiley2/5

Flask 223/5

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Black Smiley
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Flask 22
Sillage & projection: Flask 22
Value for money: Flask 22
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212 VIP Black Smiley

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

212 VIP Black SmileyCarolina Herrera

Flask 22Lab Story

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%

Category winner212 VIP Black SmileyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

128 votes

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityFlask 22

SillageFlask 22

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value73

Category winnerFlask 22Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Blood OrangeTunisian NeroliGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

Madagascar PepperSesameLavender Extract

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanSkinSweet Almond

Top

Blood OrangeGinger

Heart

TuberoseJasminePepper

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange, Ginger and Madagascar Pepper. Durations are only published for 212 VIP Black Smiley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex9

Women5

Party 36%Date 27%Casual 24%Work 13%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,709

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Juliette Karagueuzoglou

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#46,347

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner212 VIP Black SmileyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Smiley kicks off with a vivid splash of blood orange and spicy ginger. It is bright. The first five minutes deliver a zesty punch before settling into roasted sesame and aromatic lavender. That contrast catches you off guard. Carlos Benaïm and Juliette Karagueuzoglou built this fragrance…

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Flask 22 by Lab Story opens with a sharp burst of blood orange and grated ginger, delivering immediate heat against crisp citrus rind. The scent quickly introduces a creamy floral core of tuberose and jasmine, seasoned with crushed black pepper. As the composition warms on skin, earthy patchouli, clean vetiver, and sm…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 212 VIP Black Smiley or Flask 22?

Flask 22 takes 3 of 5 categories. 212 VIP Black Smiley is rated 4.43/5 from 128 votes; Flask 22 is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose 212 VIP Black Smiley for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Flask 22 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Black Smiley or Flask 22?

Flask 22 lasts longest (Flask 22 75/100, 212 VIP Black Smiley 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Black Smiley or Flask 22?

Flask 22 projects furthest (Flask 22 73/100, 212 VIP Black Smiley 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Black Smiley and Flask 22 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Blood Orange, Ginger and Madagascar Pepper.

Is 212 VIP Black Smiley or Flask 22 better for summer or winter?

212 VIP Black Smiley suits evening wear; Flask 22 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Black Smiley and Flask 22?

212 VIP Black Smiley has top notes of Blood Orange, Tunisian Neroli and Ginger, heart notes of Madagascar Pepper, Sesame and Lavender Extract, a base of Vanilla Bean, Skin and Sweet Almond. Flask 22 has top notes of Blood Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine and Pepper, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.