Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Men Wins vs Fragrance №22

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 147 ratings analysed

212 VIP Men Wins

Carolina Herrera

4.08144 votes

Rank #10,112 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Fragrance №22

Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance

4.333 votes

Rank #52,518 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

212 VIP Men Wins
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fragrance №22
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection.

212 VIP Men Wins1/2

Fragrance №221/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Fragrance №22
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
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

Fragrance №22Nikkos-Oskol Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 14%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageFragrance №22

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

green70%

sweet60%

lavender50%

citrus100%

green83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

fresh30%

Scent match65%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and green

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

YuzuLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Green TeaBasil

Base

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InformationalShared notesYuzu, Basil and Mandarin Orange. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

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

Not enough votes yet

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#52,518

PerfumerBenoit Vittet, Gerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Fragrance №22 by Nikkos-Oskol is a vibrant citrus-forward scent that balances sharp yuzu and lemon with crisp green tea and aromatic basil. Launched in 2013, it serves as a cooling, refreshing unisex option for hot summer days. Its bracing, high-energy profile works well for casual daytime wear when you want a clean, …

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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 Fragrance №22?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. 212 VIP Men Wins is rated 4.08/5 from 144 votes; Fragrance №22 is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose 212 VIP Men Wins for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fragrance №22 for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Men Wins or Fragrance №22?

Fragrance №22 projects furthest (Fragrance №22 75/100, 212 VIP Men Wins 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Men Wins and Fragrance №22 smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Basil and Mandarin Orange.

Is 212 VIP Men Wins or Fragrance №22 better for summer or winter?

212 VIP Men Wins suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Men Wins and Fragrance №22?

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. Fragrance №22 has top notes of Yuzu, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Green Tea and Basil.