Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Men Wins vs MCM Twenty Four Morning

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 160 ratings analysed

212 VIP Men Wins

Carolina Herrera

4.08144 votes

Rank #10,112 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

MCM Twenty Four Morning

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.1216 votes

Rank #20,219 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MCM Twenty Four Morning takes 3 of 5 categories.

212 VIP Men Wins
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MCM Twenty Four Morning
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

212 VIP Men Wins2/5

MCM Twenty Four Morning3/5

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Men Wins
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MCM Twenty Four Morning
Sillage & projection: MCM Twenty Four Morning
Value for money: MCM Twenty Four Morning
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

MCM Twenty Four MorningMCM - Mode Creation Munich

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 47%Had 19%Want 35%

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

31%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMCM Twenty Four Morning

SillageMCM Twenty Four Morning

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMCM Twenty Four MorningBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

green70%

sweet60%

lavender50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

citrus72%

woody58%

earthy44%

green30%

Scent match55%Closely related · 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

RosemaryMandarin OrangeNeroliBergamotBasilGreen NotesLemonLavender

Heart

FernNutmegFirJasmineCorianderGeranium

Base

MossMuskCedarTonka BeanAmber

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

Spring88

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

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

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

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#20,219

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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…

Reviews →

MCM Twenty Four Morning is a fresh 1990s aromatic fougere with citrus, lavender, herbs, spice, musk, moss and cedar. Wearers describe it as accessible, outdoorsy and clearly of its era, with several comparisons to the original Cool Water style. It suits warm daytime wear best, especially if you like clean masculine sc…

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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 MCM Twenty Four Morning?

MCM Twenty Four Morning takes 3 of 5 categories. 212 VIP Men Wins is rated 4.08/5 from 144 votes; MCM Twenty Four Morning is rated 4.12/5 from 16 votes. Choose 212 VIP Men Wins for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MCM Twenty Four Morning for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Men Wins or MCM Twenty Four Morning?

MCM Twenty Four Morning lasts longest (MCM Twenty Four Morning 78/100, 212 VIP Men Wins 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Men Wins or MCM Twenty Four Morning?

MCM Twenty Four Morning projects furthest (MCM Twenty Four Morning 63/100, 212 VIP Men Wins 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Men Wins and MCM Twenty Four Morning smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% 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 MCM Twenty Four Morning better for summer or winter?

212 VIP Men Wins suits daytime wear; MCM Twenty Four Morning suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Men Wins and MCM Twenty Four Morning?

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. MCM Twenty Four Morning has top notes of Rosemary, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Fern, Nutmeg, Fir and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Musk, Cedar and Tonka Bean.