Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black Smiley vs L'Intense Rouge Addiction

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 170 ratings analysed

212 VIP Black Smiley

Carolina Herrera

4.43128 votes

Rank #8,709 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

L'Intense Rouge Addiction

Maison Alhambra

4.1942 votes

Rank #10,984 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Intense Rouge Addiction takes 4 of 7 categories.

212 VIP Black Smiley
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
L'Intense Rouge Addiction
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

212 VIP Black Smiley3/7

L'Intense Rouge Addiction4/7

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Black Smiley
Community sentiment: 212 VIP Black Smiley
Longevity: L'Intense Rouge Addiction
Sillage & projection: L'Intense Rouge Addiction
Value for money: L'Intense Rouge Addiction
Versatility: L'Intense Rouge Addiction
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

L'Intense Rouge AddictionMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 60%

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

57%Love

24%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

7%Hate

42 votes

Category winner212 VIP Black SmileyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityL'Intense Rouge Addiction

SillageL'Intense Rouge Addiction

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value84

Category winnerL'Intense Rouge AddictionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

woody92%

tuberose84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match24%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

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

Spring42

Summer31

Fall92

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Category winnerL'Intense Rouge AddictionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex9

Women5

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

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

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#10,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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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L'Intense Rouge Addiction by Maison Alhambra opens with a sharp burst of blood orange and ginger. This floral composition for women relies on a heart of tuberose and jasmine to create a spicy, white floral profile. It settles into a woody base of sandalwood and patchouli, offering a reliable, warm choice for cooler we…

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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 L'Intense Rouge Addiction?

L'Intense Rouge Addiction takes 4 of 7 categories. 212 VIP Black Smiley is rated 4.43/5 from 128 votes; L'Intense Rouge Addiction is rated 4.19/5 from 42 votes. Choose 212 VIP Black Smiley for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose L'Intense Rouge Addiction for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Black Smiley or L'Intense Rouge Addiction?

L'Intense Rouge Addiction lasts longest (L'Intense Rouge Addiction 76/100, 212 VIP Black Smiley 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Black Smiley or L'Intense Rouge Addiction?

L'Intense Rouge Addiction projects furthest (L'Intense Rouge Addiction 66/100, 212 VIP Black Smiley 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Black Smiley and L'Intense Rouge Addiction smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Blood Orange and Ginger.

Is 212 VIP Black Smiley or L'Intense Rouge Addiction better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Intense Rouge Addiction is the stronger pick. For winter, 212 VIP Black Smiley is the stronger pick. 212 VIP Black Smiley suits evening wear; L'Intense Rouge Addiction suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Black Smiley and L'Intense Rouge Addiction?

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