Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black Smiley vs Kiss me

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 147 ratings analysed

4 wins

212 VIP Black Smiley

Carolina Herrera

4.43128 votes

Rank #8,709 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Kiss me

Osmassino

3.6819 votes

Rank #44,986 White FloralTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 VIP Black Smiley takes 4 of 5 categories.

212 VIP Black Smiley
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Kiss me
Choose it for a white floral and tropical character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

212 VIP Black Smiley4/5

Kiss me1/5

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

Kiss meOsmassino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

3.68/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%

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

21%Love

42%Like

26%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Black Smiley

Sillage212 VIP Black Smiley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value53

Category winnerKiss meBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

tuberose77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both fruity 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

PitahayaBlood OrangeGinger

Heart

Orange BlossomIndian TuberoseJasmineCamelliaBulgarian Rose

Base

PatchouliTonkaVanillaVetiver

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

Spring80

Summer100

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex9

Women5

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

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

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#44,986

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Osmassino Kiss me opens with a bright tartness from blood orange and zesty ginger, quickly backed by sweet dragon fruit (pitahaya). The core shifts into a lush floral bouquet where Indian tuberose and orange blossom dominate the heart. As the scent settles, a smooth base of vanilla, tonka, and dark patchouli grounds t…

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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 Kiss me?

212 VIP Black Smiley takes 4 of 5 categories. 212 VIP Black Smiley is rated 4.43/5 from 128 votes; Kiss me is rated 3.68/5 from 19 votes. Choose 212 VIP Black Smiley for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Kiss me for a white floral and tropical character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Black Smiley or Kiss me?

212 VIP Black Smiley lasts longest (212 VIP Black Smiley 71/100, Kiss me 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Black Smiley or Kiss me?

Projection is very close: 212 VIP Black Smiley 57/100, Kiss me 56/100 for sillage.

Do 212 VIP Black Smiley and Kiss me smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Blood Orange and Ginger.

Is 212 VIP Black Smiley or Kiss me better for summer or winter?

212 VIP Black Smiley suits evening wear; Kiss me suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Black Smiley and Kiss me?

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. Kiss me has top notes of Pitahaya, Blood Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Indian Tuberose, Jasmine and Camellia, a base of Patchouli, Tonka, Vanilla and Vetiver.