Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Men Party Fever vs Geranium Balsamic Note

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 595 ratings analysed

6 wins

212 VIP Men Party Fever

Carolina Herrera

4.27401 votes

Rank #2,858 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Geranium Balsamic Note

Bohoboco

3.63194 votes

Rank #14,239 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 VIP Men Party Fever takes 6 of 7 categories.

212 VIP Men Party Fever
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Geranium Balsamic Note
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

212 VIP Men Party Fever6/7

Geranium Balsamic Note1/7

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Men Party Fever
Community sentiment: 212 VIP Men Party Fever
Longevity: 212 VIP Men Party Fever
Sillage & projection: 212 VIP Men Party Fever
Value for money: 212 VIP Men Party Fever
Versatility: Geranium Balsamic Note
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212 VIP Men Party Fever

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 VIP Men Party FeverCarolina Herrera

Geranium Balsamic NoteBohoboco

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 401 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.63/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

Category winner212 VIP Men Party FeverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

401 votes

24%Love

42%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

147 votes

Category winner212 VIP Men Party FeverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Men Party Fever

Sillage212 VIP Men Party Fever

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value45

Category winner212 VIP Men Party FeverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

fruity69%

cannabis61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

rose48%

amber30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Red AppleCitrusesGingerJuniper BerriesTamarind

Heart2-3 hrs

cannabisGeraniumFreesia

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanCedarMuskVetiverOlibanum

Top

Juniper BerriesBay Leaf

Heart

GeraniumCedarFig Tree

Base

ResinsEgyptian balsamVetiver

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Geranium, Cedar and Vetiver. Durations are only published for 212 VIP Men Party Fever, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day75

Night100

Spring89

Summer97

Fall100

Winter47

Day100

Night50

Category winnerGeranium Balsamic NoteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Party 40%Casual 30%Date 21%Work 9%

Men32

Unisex57

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#14,239

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winner212 VIP Men Party FeverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men Party Fever delivers a tart, fizzy shock of energy right out of the nozzle. Crisp red apple and spicy ginger cut through a sharp splash of citruses within seconds. It feels rowdy yet clean. As the initial alcoholic punch evaporates, an unexpected herbal cannabis note emerges alongside gree…

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Geranium Balsamic Note opens crisp and aromatic, with juniper and bay leaf giving it a dry, green, lightly spicy lift. As it settles, geranium and cedar take over, with fig tree adding a soft leafy tone rather than sweetness. It wears as a woody aromatic with a resinous base and a clean, slightly balsamic finish. 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 Party Fever or Geranium Balsamic Note?

212 VIP Men Party Fever takes 6 of 7 categories. 212 VIP Men Party Fever is rated 4.27/5 from 401 votes; Geranium Balsamic Note is rated 3.63/5 from 194 votes. Choose 212 VIP Men Party Fever for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Geranium Balsamic Note for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Men Party Fever or Geranium Balsamic Note?

212 VIP Men Party Fever lasts longest (212 VIP Men Party Fever 71/100, Geranium Balsamic Note 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Men Party Fever or Geranium Balsamic Note?

212 VIP Men Party Fever projects furthest (212 VIP Men Party Fever 63/100, Geranium Balsamic Note 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Men Party Fever and Geranium Balsamic Note smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Geranium, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is 212 VIP Men Party Fever or Geranium Balsamic Note better for summer or winter?

For summer, Geranium Balsamic Note is the stronger pick. For winter, Geranium Balsamic Note is the stronger pick. 212 VIP Men Party Fever suits evening wear; Geranium Balsamic Note suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Men Party Fever and Geranium Balsamic Note?

212 VIP Men Party Fever has top notes of Red Apple, Citruses, Ginger and Juniper Berries, heart notes of cannabis, Geranium and Freesia, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedar, Musk and Vetiver. Geranium Balsamic Note has top notes of Juniper Berries and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Geranium, Cedar and Fig Tree, a base of Resins, Egyptian balsam and Vetiver.