Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Men Wins vs Between Sheets

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 287 ratings analysed

5 wins

212 VIP Men Wins

Carolina Herrera

4.08144 votes

Rank #10,112 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Between Sheets

Van Gils

3.80143 votes

Rank #10,553 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 VIP Men Wins takes 5 of 8 categories.

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

212 VIP Men Wins5/8

Between Sheets2/8

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Men Wins
Community sentiment: 212 VIP Men Wins
Longevity: 212 VIP Men Wins
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Between Sheets
Versatility: Between Sheets
Note pyramid (duration): 212 VIP Men Wins
Fragranxe ranking: 212 VIP Men Wins

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 VIP Men WinsCarolina Herrera

Between SheetsVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 47%Had 39%Want 14%

Category winner212 VIP Men WinsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

144 votes

34%Love

34%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

143 votes

Category winner212 VIP Men WinsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Men Wins

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBetween SheetsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

green70%

sweet60%

lavender50%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

green61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

YuzuBasilMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Madagascar PepperLavender

Base6-7 hrs

SkinTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

LimeMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

BasilLavender

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanCedarVetiver

Category winner212 VIP Men WinsLongest dry-down: 6-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer96

Fall64

Winter23

Day100

Night36

Category winnerBetween SheetsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 16%Party 13%

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Casual 42%Work 34%Date 14%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,112

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Juliette Karagueuzoglou

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#10,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winner212 VIP Men WinsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men Wins delivers an energetic blast of bitter yuzu, juicy mandarin orange, and crushed sweet basil right from the first spray. The opening feels bright and athletic. Within twenty minutes, spicy Madagascar pepper and clean French lavender take over the heart, tempering the initial citrus tart…

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Between Sheets by Van Gils kicks off with a sharp, wake-up spray of lime, mandarin orange, and juicy grapefruit that instantly clears the room. As the citrus sparkle settles, clean green basil and herbal lavender step in, giving the scent a classic shower-fresh appeal reminiscent of an upscale barbershop splash. The d…

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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 Wins or Between Sheets?

212 VIP Men Wins takes 5 of 8 categories. 212 VIP Men Wins is rated 4.08/5 from 144 votes; Between Sheets is rated 3.80/5 from 143 votes. Choose 212 VIP Men Wins for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Between Sheets for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Men Wins or Between Sheets?

They last about the same: 212 VIP Men Wins 65/100, Between Sheets 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Men Wins or Between Sheets?

Projection is very close: 212 VIP Men Wins 55/100, Between Sheets 55/100 for sillage.

Do 212 VIP Men Wins and Between Sheets smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Tonka Bean.

Is 212 VIP Men Wins or Between Sheets better for summer or winter?

For summer, Between Sheets is the stronger pick. For winter, Between Sheets is the stronger pick. 212 VIP Men Wins suits daytime wear; Between Sheets suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Men Wins and Between Sheets?

212 VIP Men Wins has top notes of Yuzu, Basil and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Madagascar Pepper and Lavender, a base of Skin and Tonka Bean. Between Sheets has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Basil and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Cedar.