Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Black Smiley vs White Hinoki

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 499 ratings analysed

212 VIP Black Smiley

Carolina Herrera

4.43128 votes

Rank #8,709 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

White Hinoki

Amouroud

3.98371 votes

Rank #2,811 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Hinoki takes 5 of 7 categories.

212 VIP Black Smiley
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.
White Hinoki
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

212 VIP Black Smiley2/7

White Hinoki5/7

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Black Smiley
Community sentiment: 212 VIP Black Smiley
Longevity: White Hinoki
Sillage & projection: White Hinoki
Value for money: White Hinoki
Versatility: White Hinoki
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: White Hinoki

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

212 VIP Black SmileyCarolina Herrera

White HinokiAmouroud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 371 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

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

45%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

286 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityWhite Hinoki

SillageWhite Hinoki

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value57

Category winnerWhite HinokiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

whiskey61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus 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

GingerBlood OrangeWhite Pepper

Heart

LabdanumHeliotropeCinnamon

Base

Hinoki WoodWhiskeyTobacco

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

Summer67

Fall0

Winter53

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWhite HinokiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex9

Women5

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

Men35

Unisex52

Women14

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#2,811

PerfumerAngelique Nadau

Launched—

Reviews60

Category winnerWhite HinokiHigher 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 →

White Hinoki by Amouroud is a woody spicy fragrance that captures the serene essence of a Japanese temple. The scent opens with a sharp ginger and blood orange kick before settling into a warm, meditative blend of hinoki wood and tobacco. It is a contemplative choice for spring days when you want a clean, grounded, an…

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 White Hinoki?

White Hinoki takes 5 of 7 categories. 212 VIP Black Smiley is rated 4.43/5 from 128 votes; White Hinoki is rated 3.98/5 from 371 votes. Choose 212 VIP Black Smiley for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose White Hinoki for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Black Smiley or White Hinoki?

White Hinoki lasts longest (White Hinoki 78/100, 212 VIP Black Smiley 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Black Smiley or White Hinoki?

White Hinoki projects furthest (White Hinoki 67/100, 212 VIP Black Smiley 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Black Smiley and White Hinoki smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Blood Orange and Ginger.

Is 212 VIP Black Smiley or White Hinoki better for summer or winter?

For summer, White Hinoki 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 White Hinoki?

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. White Hinoki has top notes of Ginger, Blood Orange and White Pepper, heart notes of Labdanum, Heliotrope and Cinnamon, a base of Hinoki Wood, Whiskey and Tobacco.