Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Men Wins vs Eau de Sport

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 204 ratings analysed

212 VIP Men Wins

Carolina Herrera

4.08144 votes

Rank #10,112 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Eau de Sport

Lacoste Fragrances

4.3560 votes

Rank #9,021 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Sport takes 7 of 7 categories.

212 VIP Men Wins
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 VIP Men Wins0/7

Eau de Sport7/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Sport
Community sentiment: Eau de Sport
Longevity: Eau de Sport
Sillage & projection: Eau de Sport
Value for money: Eau de Sport
Versatility: Eau de Sport
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Sport

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 VIP Men WinsCarolina Herrera

Eau de SportLacoste Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.35/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 29%Had 26%Want 45%

Category winnerEau de SportRating 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

48%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerEau de SportMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityEau de Sport

SillageEau de Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value59

Category winnerEau de SportBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

green70%

sweet60%

lavender50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

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

BergamotLavenderBasilLemonMandarin OrangeMintNeroli

Heart

FirCorianderCarnationClary SageJasmineGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodLeatherCedarAmberTonka BeanOakmossPatchouliMusk

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

Summer78

Fall70

Winter43

Day100

Night45

Category winnerEau de SportMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

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

Men81

Unisex13

Women6

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#9,021

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerEau de SportHigher 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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Eau de Sport by Lacoste Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mint, and crushed basil before settling into an aromatic pine and cedar dry down. Created as a classic aromatic fougere, this vintage cologne pairs traditional French herbal accords with a dry oakmoss and leather base. It wears best during cool …

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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 Eau de Sport?

Eau de Sport takes 7 of 7 categories. 212 VIP Men Wins is rated 4.08/5 from 144 votes; Eau de Sport is rated 4.35/5 from 60 votes. Choose 212 VIP Men Wins for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Sport for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Men Wins or Eau de Sport?

Eau de Sport lasts longest (Eau de Sport 76/100, 212 VIP Men Wins 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Men Wins or Eau de Sport?

Eau de Sport projects furthest (Eau de Sport 69/100, 212 VIP Men Wins 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Men Wins and Eau de Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Basil, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Tonka Bean.

Is 212 VIP Men Wins or Eau de Sport better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 212 VIP Men Wins and Eau de Sport?

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. Eau de Sport has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Basil and Lemon, heart notes of Fir, Coriander, Carnation and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Cedar and Amber.