Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black Smiley vs Orange Sanguine

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 4,231 ratings analysed

7 wins

212 VIP Black Smiley

Carolina Herrera

4.43128 votes

Rank #8,709 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Orange Sanguine

Atelier Cologne

4.134,103 votes

Rank #24,463 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Orange Sanguine
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.

212 VIP Black Smiley7/7

Orange Sanguine0/7

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

Orange SanguineAtelier Cologne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 4,103 votes

Have 72%Had 28%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

39%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

4,103 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Black Smiley

Sillage212 VIP Black Smiley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value40

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%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

fresh48%

woody30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · 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

Blood OrangeBitter OrangeBlood Mandarin

Heart

African GeraniumEgyptian JasmineMadagascar Pepper

Base

SandalwoodAmberTonka BeanTexas Cedar

InformationalShared notesBlood Orange and Madagascar Pepper. 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

Winter19

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%

Men7

Unisex69

Women23

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#24,463

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

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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Atelier Cologne Orange Sanguine is an energetic citrus composition built around a vibrant trio of blood orange, bitter orange, and blood mandarin. Created by perfumer Ralf Schwieger in 2011, it opens with a juicy burst of authentic fruit that feels freshly sliced. The heart introduces African geranium, Egyptian jasmin…

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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 Orange Sanguine?

212 VIP Black Smiley takes 7 of 7 categories. 212 VIP Black Smiley is rated 4.43/5 from 128 votes; Orange Sanguine is rated 4.13/5 from 4,103 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 Orange Sanguine for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Black Smiley or Orange Sanguine?

212 VIP Black Smiley lasts longest (212 VIP Black Smiley 71/100, Orange Sanguine 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Black Smiley or Orange Sanguine?

212 VIP Black Smiley projects furthest (212 VIP Black Smiley 57/100, Orange Sanguine 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Black Smiley and Orange Sanguine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Blood Orange and Madagascar Pepper.

Is 212 VIP Black Smiley or Orange Sanguine 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 Orange Sanguine?

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. Orange Sanguine has top notes of Blood Orange, Bitter Orange and Blood Mandarin, heart notes of African Geranium, Egyptian Jasmine and Madagascar Pepper, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Tonka Bean and Texas Cedar.