Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black Smiley vs Neroli Portofino Parfum

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 519 ratings analysed

7 wins

212 VIP Black Smiley

Carolina Herrera

4.43128 votes

Rank #8,709 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Neroli Portofino Parfum

Tom Ford

3.80391 votes

Rank #29,627 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 VIP Black Smiley takes 7 of 7 categories.

212 VIP Black Smiley
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Neroli Portofino Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring.

212 VIP Black Smiley7/7

Neroli Portofino Parfum0/7

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

Neroli Portofino ParfumTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 391 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

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

43%Love

22%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

10%Hate

391 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Black Smiley

Sillage212 VIP Black Smiley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value19

Category winner212 VIP Black SmileyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

white floral88%

musky77%

aromatic65%

amber53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

NeroliBergamotLemonBlood Orange

Heart

Tunisian NeroliPitosporumJasmine SambacClary Sage

Base

SylkolideMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange and Tunisian Neroli. 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

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Category winner212 VIP Black SmileyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex9

Women5

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

Men31

Unisex54

Women15

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#29,627

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

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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Neroli Portofino Parfum opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon and bitter bergamot, bringing the immediate sensation of a sun-drenched Italian coast. As the initial citrus fizz settles, a lush heart of white florals, driven by jasmine sambac and pitosporum, emerges to add a creamy, green texture. Warm amber and musk …

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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 Neroli Portofino Parfum?

212 VIP Black Smiley takes 7 of 7 categories. 212 VIP Black Smiley is rated 4.43/5 from 128 votes; Neroli Portofino Parfum is rated 3.80/5 from 391 votes. Choose 212 VIP Black Smiley for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Neroli Portofino Parfum for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Black Smiley or Neroli Portofino Parfum?

212 VIP Black Smiley lasts longest (212 VIP Black Smiley 71/100, Neroli Portofino Parfum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Black Smiley or Neroli Portofino Parfum?

212 VIP Black Smiley projects furthest (212 VIP Black Smiley 57/100, Neroli Portofino Parfum 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Black Smiley and Neroli Portofino Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Blood Orange and Tunisian Neroli.

Is 212 VIP Black Smiley or Neroli Portofino Parfum 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 Neroli Portofino Parfum?

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. Neroli Portofino Parfum has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot, Lemon and Blood Orange, heart notes of Tunisian Neroli, Pitosporum, Jasmine Sambac and Clary Sage, a base of Sylkolide, Musk and Amber.