Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Men vs Ginger Passionfruit

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,351 ratings analysed

6 wins

212 VIP Men

Carolina Herrera

4.185,292 votes

Rank #779 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Ginger Passionfruit

Fruttini

4.0059 votes

Rank #33,448 TropicalFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 VIP Men takes 6 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.
Ginger Passionfruit
Choose it for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

212 VIP Men6/8

Ginger Passionfruit2/8

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Men
Community sentiment: 212 VIP Men
Longevity: 212 VIP Men
Sillage & projection: 212 VIP Men
Value for money: Ginger Passionfruit
Versatility: Ginger Passionfruit
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

Ginger PassionfruitFruttini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 5,292 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 20%Had 57%Want 23%

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

31%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

Category winner212 VIP MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Men

Sillage212 VIP Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerGinger PassionfruitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

vodka84%

woody77%

green69%

tropical61%

tropical100%

fruity83%

sweet65%

fresh48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both tropical

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

PassionfruitGinger

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

Day48

Night100

Spring33

Summer100

Fall38

Winter38

Day100

Night43

Category winnerGinger PassionfruitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#779

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann, Lucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#33,448

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Fruttini Ginger Passionfruit is a cheerful, tropical body mist built around tangy passionfruit and revitalizing ginger. Released in the 2000s as a light body spray, it delivers an instant splash of sweet fruit juice paired with a mild, warm spicy kick. The opening bursts with bright, tart nectar that feels immediately…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 212 VIP Men or Ginger Passionfruit?

212 VIP Men takes 6 of 8 categories. 212 VIP Men is rated 4.18/5 from 5,292 votes; Ginger Passionfruit is rated 4.00/5 from 59 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 Ginger Passionfruit for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Men or Ginger Passionfruit?

212 VIP Men lasts longest (212 VIP Men 71/100, Ginger Passionfruit 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Men or Ginger Passionfruit?

212 VIP Men projects furthest (212 VIP Men 63/100, Ginger Passionfruit 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Men and Ginger Passionfruit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tropical accords. Common notes include Passionfruit and Ginger.

Is 212 VIP Men or Ginger Passionfruit better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 212 VIP Men and Ginger Passionfruit?

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. Ginger Passionfruit features Passionfruit and Ginger.