Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Men Wins vs Boucheron Pour Homme

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 2,325 ratings analysed

212 VIP Men Wins

Carolina Herrera

4.08144 votes

Rank #10,112 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Boucheron Pour Homme

Boucheron

3.942,181 votes

Rank #688 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boucheron Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

212 VIP Men Wins
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Boucheron Pour Homme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

212 VIP Men Wins2/7

Boucheron Pour Homme5/7

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Men Wins
Community sentiment: 212 VIP Men Wins
Longevity: Boucheron Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Boucheron Pour Homme
Value for money: Boucheron Pour Homme
Versatility: Boucheron Pour Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Boucheron Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 VIP Men WinsCarolina Herrera

Boucheron Pour HommeBoucheron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 2,181 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

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

39%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

1,995 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBoucheron Pour Homme

SillageBoucheron Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value76

Category winnerBoucheron Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

green70%

sweet60%

lavender50%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Top

LemonLemon VerbenaBergamotLavenderOrangeBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

CarnationRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyOrris Root

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodIncenseMuskBenzoinAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBasil, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for 212 VIP Men Wins, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter57

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBoucheron Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

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

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

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#688

PerfumerFrancis Deleamont, Jean-Pierre Bethouart, Raymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews250

Category winnerBoucheron Pour HommeHigher 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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Boucheron Pour Homme opens with a sharp burst of lemon verbena, bergamot, and basil before settling into a soapy carnation and rose heart. Built on an oakmoss, vetiver, and sandalwood base, it offers a clean, refined barbershop feel that shines during spring and summer office days. It suits mature wearers who value st…

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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 Boucheron Pour Homme?

Boucheron Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. 212 VIP Men Wins is rated 4.08/5 from 144 votes; Boucheron Pour Homme is rated 3.94/5 from 2,181 votes. Choose 212 VIP Men Wins for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Boucheron Pour Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Men Wins or Boucheron Pour Homme?

Boucheron Pour Homme lasts longest (Boucheron Pour Homme 71/100, 212 VIP Men Wins 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Men Wins or Boucheron Pour Homme?

Boucheron Pour Homme projects furthest (Boucheron Pour Homme 64/100, 212 VIP Men Wins 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Men Wins and Boucheron Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Tonka Bean.

Is 212 VIP Men Wins or Boucheron Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 VIP Men Wins is the stronger pick. For winter, Boucheron Pour Homme is the stronger pick. 212 VIP Men Wins suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Men Wins and Boucheron Pour Homme?

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. Boucheron Pour Homme has top notes of Lemon, Lemon Verbena, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Incense.