Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Men vs Gin & Tonic

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 5,467 ratings analysed

7 wins

212 VIP Men

Carolina Herrera

4.185,292 votes

Rank #754 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Gin & Tonic

Demeter Fragrance

3.65175 votes

Rank #17,512 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 VIP Men takes 7 of 8 categories.

212 VIP Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gin & Tonic
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 VIP Men7/8

Gin & Tonic1/8

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Men
Community sentiment: 212 VIP Men
Longevity: 212 VIP Men
Sillage & projection: 212 VIP Men
Value for money: Gin & Tonic
Versatility: 212 VIP Men
Note pyramid (duration): 212 VIP Men
Fragranxe ranking: 212 VIP Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 VIP MenCarolina Herrera

Gin & TonicDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 5,292 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.65/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winner212 VIP MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

5,292 votes

15%Love

53%Like

14%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

Category winner212 VIP MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Men

Sillage212 VIP Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value65

Category winnerGin & TonicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

vodka84%

woody77%

green69%

tropical61%

aromatic100%

citrus88%

woody77%

aquatic65%

herbal53%

fresh42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

PassionfruitLimePepperGinger

Heart2-3 hrs

VodkaGinMintSpices

Base5-7 hrs

AmberLeatherWoodsy Notes

Notes

GinLimeWater Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Category winner212 VIP MenLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night18

Category winner212 VIP MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

Party 41%Date 29%Casual 20%Work 10%

Men15

Unisex76

Women9

Casual 54%Work 24%Party 14%Date 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#754

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann, Lucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#17,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winner212 VIP MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men opens with an energetic kick of tart passionfruit, crisp lime, and sharp black pepper. Within five minutes, the initial alcohol fizz settles into a chilled cocktail accord dominated by crisp vodka, frosted mint, and warm ginger. The profile feels bright yet undeniably boozy. As the fragran…

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Demeter Gin & Tonic delivers an instant splash of ice-cold refreshment. Crisp lime peel cuts through the opening alongside sparkling water notes and the bitter pine bite of aromatic juniper. It smells shockingly real. Pouring a chilled cocktail over crushed ice on a sweltering July patio produces this exact aroma. The…

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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 Men or Gin & Tonic?

212 VIP Men takes 7 of 8 categories. 212 VIP Men is rated 4.18/5 from 5,292 votes; Gin & Tonic is rated 3.65/5 from 175 votes. Choose 212 VIP Men for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gin & Tonic for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Men or Gin & Tonic?

212 VIP Men lasts longest (212 VIP Men 71/100, Gin & Tonic 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Men or Gin & Tonic?

212 VIP Men projects furthest (212 VIP Men 63/100, Gin & Tonic 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Men and Gin & Tonic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime and Gin.

Is 212 VIP Men or Gin & Tonic better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 VIP Men is the stronger pick. For winter, 212 VIP Men is the stronger pick. 212 VIP Men suits evening wear; Gin & Tonic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Men and Gin & Tonic?

212 VIP Men has top notes of Passionfruit, Lime, Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Vodka, Gin, Mint and Spices, a base of Amber, Leather and Woodsy Notes. Gin & Tonic features Gin, Lime and Water Notes.