Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black Smiley vs Fleurie Emerald Green

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 205 ratings analysed

212 VIP Black Smiley

Carolina Herrera

4.43128 votes

Rank #8,709 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Fleurie Emerald Green

Riiffs Perfumes

4.6077 votes

Rank #23,994 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleurie Emerald Green takes 4 of 7 categories.

212 VIP Black Smiley
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Fleurie Emerald Green
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

212 VIP Black Smiley3/7

Fleurie Emerald Green4/7

Ratings & consensus: Fleurie Emerald Green
Community sentiment: Fleurie Emerald Green
Longevity: 212 VIP Black Smiley
Sillage & projection: 212 VIP Black Smiley
Value for money: Fleurie Emerald Green
Versatility: Fleurie Emerald Green
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

Fleurie Emerald GreenRiiffs Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

4.60/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerFleurie Emerald GreenRating 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

70%Love

23%Like

4%Ok

1%Dislike

1%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerFleurie Emerald GreenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Black Smiley

Sillage212 VIP Black Smiley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value83

Category winnerFleurie Emerald GreenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

caramel84%

vanilla77%

soft spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and vanilla

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 OrangeLemon PeelLavender

Heart

White FlowersLicoriceAniseCinnamon

Base

CaramelVanilla BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange and Vanilla Bean. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFleurie Emerald GreenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex9

Women5

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

Men3

Unisex24

Women72

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#23,994

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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Fleurie Emerald Green opens with bright blood orange and lemon peel, then turns softer and sweeter as lavender, white florals, licorice and cinnamon settle in. The dry-down is where it becomes most comforting, with caramel, vanilla bean and musk giving it a creamy gourmand feel. It suits shoppers who enjoy citrus-gour…

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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 Fleurie Emerald Green?

Fleurie Emerald Green takes 4 of 7 categories. 212 VIP Black Smiley is rated 4.43/5 from 128 votes; Fleurie Emerald Green is rated 4.60/5 from 77 votes. Choose 212 VIP Black Smiley for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fleurie Emerald Green for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Black Smiley or Fleurie Emerald Green?

212 VIP Black Smiley lasts longest (212 VIP Black Smiley 71/100, Fleurie Emerald Green 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Black Smiley or Fleurie Emerald Green?

Projection is very close: 212 VIP Black Smiley 57/100, Fleurie Emerald Green 55/100 for sillage.

Do 212 VIP Black Smiley and Fleurie Emerald Green smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and vanilla accords. Common notes include Blood Orange and Vanilla Bean.

Is 212 VIP Black Smiley or Fleurie Emerald Green better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 VIP Black Smiley is the stronger pick. For winter, 212 VIP Black Smiley is the stronger pick. 212 VIP Black Smiley suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Black Smiley and Fleurie Emerald Green?

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. Fleurie Emerald Green has top notes of Blood Orange, Lemon Peel and Lavender, heart notes of White Flowers, Licorice, Anise and Cinnamon, a base of Caramel, Vanilla Bean and Musk.