Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black Smiley vs L'Intercode Rouge

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 133 ratings analysed

212 VIP Black Smiley

Carolina Herrera

4.43128 votes

Rank #8,709 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

L'Intercode Rouge

Milestone Perfumes

3.605 votes

Rank #58,327 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Intercode Rouge takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

212 VIP Black Smiley1/4

L'Intercode Rouge3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Intercode Rouge
Sillage & projection: L'Intercode Rouge
Value for money: L'Intercode 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

L'Intercode RougeMilestone Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 64%Had 7%Want 29%

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

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityL'Intercode Rouge

SillageL'Intercode Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value100

Category winnerL'Intercode RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

tuberose61%

Scent match26%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

Pimento LeafTuberoseJasmine

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

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

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

Unisex20

Women80

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#58,327

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…

Reviews →

L'Intercode Rouge by Milestone Perfumes opens with a lively burst of blood orange and spicy ginger, establishing a bright and energetic tone right away. As it settles on the skin, the fragrance transitions into a warm floral heart featuring tuberose, jasmine, and earthy pimento leaf. The dry-down reveals a woody base …

Reviews →

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'Intercode Rouge?

L'Intercode Rouge takes 3 of 4 categories. 212 VIP Black Smiley is rated 4.43/5 from 128 votes; L'Intercode Rouge is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose 212 VIP Black Smiley for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose L'Intercode Rouge for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

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

L'Intercode Rouge lasts longest (L'Intercode Rouge 80/100, 212 VIP Black Smiley 71/100), based on community performance votes.

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

L'Intercode Rouge projects furthest (L'Intercode Rouge 75/100, 212 VIP Black Smiley 57/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 26% 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'Intercode Rouge better for summer or winter?

212 VIP Black Smiley suits evening wear; L'Intercode Rouge suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Black Smiley and L'Intercode 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. L'Intercode Rouge has top notes of Blood Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Pimento Leaf, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.