Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black Smiley vs Intimate Rouge

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

212 VIP Black Smiley

Carolina Herrera

4.43128 votes

Rank #8,709 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Intimate Rouge

Milestone Perfumes

4.508 votes

Rank #38,684 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

212 VIP Black Smiley
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Intimate Rouge
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

212 VIP Black Smiley2/4

Intimate Rouge2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 212 VIP Black Smiley
Sillage & projection: Intimate Rouge
Value for money: Intimate Rouge
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

Intimate RougeMilestone Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 77%Had 0%Want 23%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

63%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Black Smiley

SillageIntimate Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value94

Category winnerIntimate RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

woody100%

white floral92%

tuberose84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

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

GingerBlood Orange

Heart

TuberoseJasminePimento Leaf

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange and Ginger. 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

Spring20

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day33

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

Unisex33

Women67

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#38,684

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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Intimate Rouge by Milestone Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of spicy ginger and citrusy blood orange. This bright initial flash quickly softens as the fragrance settles on the skin, bringing forward a rich heart of tuberose and jasmine. Pimento leaf adds a subtle, savory warmth that prevents the white flowers from b…

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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 Intimate Rouge?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 212 VIP Black Smiley is rated 4.43/5 from 128 votes; Intimate Rouge is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose 212 VIP Black Smiley for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Intimate Rouge for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Black Smiley or Intimate Rouge?

They last about the same: 212 VIP Black Smiley 71/100, Intimate Rouge 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Black Smiley or Intimate Rouge?

Intimate Rouge projects furthest (Intimate Rouge 72/100, 212 VIP Black Smiley 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Black Smiley and Intimate Rouge smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Blood Orange and Ginger.

Is 212 VIP Black Smiley or Intimate Rouge better for summer or winter?

212 VIP Black Smiley suits evening wear; Intimate Rouge suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Black Smiley and Intimate Rouge?

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. Intimate Rouge has top notes of Ginger and Blood Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine and Pimento Leaf, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.