Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Men Wins vs Sintonia Total

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 231 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

Sintonia Total

Natura · 2003

4.6487 votes

Rank #24,065 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sintonia Total takes 3 of 5 categories.

212 VIP Men Wins
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sintonia Total
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 VIP Men Wins2/5

Sintonia Total3/5

Ratings & consensus: Sintonia Total
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 212 VIP Men Wins
Sillage & projection: Sintonia Total
Value for money: Sintonia Total
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

Sintonia TotalNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.64/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 2%Had 80%Want 18%

Category winnerSintonia TotalRating 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

71%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Men Wins

SillageSintonia Total

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value63

Category winnerSintonia TotalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

green70%

sweet60%

lavender50%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

green69%

white floral61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus 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

Top

LavenderBergamotLemonLimeMandarin OrangeBasilMintNutmeg

Heart

Ylang-YlangMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyWhite Cedar Extract

Base

SandalowoodAmberMuskTonka BeanVanilla

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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

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

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

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#24,065

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched2003

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…

Reviews →

Sintonia Total by Natura is a grounded woody aromatic scent for men. Launching in 2003, it pairs sharp lime and bergamot with a solid base of cedar and sandalwood. This fragrance offers a crisp, clean vibe perfect for daily wear during warm spring days. It is a reliable, easy-to-reach option for those wanting a polish…

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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 Sintonia Total?

Sintonia Total takes 3 of 5 categories. 212 VIP Men Wins is rated 4.08/5 from 144 votes; Sintonia Total is rated 4.64/5 from 87 votes. Choose 212 VIP Men Wins for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sintonia Total for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Men Wins or Sintonia Total?

212 VIP Men Wins lasts longest (212 VIP Men Wins 65/100, Sintonia Total 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Men Wins or Sintonia Total?

Sintonia Total projects furthest (Sintonia Total 58/100, 212 VIP Men Wins 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Men Wins and Sintonia Total smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Tonka Bean.

Is 212 VIP Men Wins or Sintonia Total better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 212 VIP Men Wins and Sintonia Total?

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. Sintonia Total has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Cedar Extract, a base of Sandalowood, Amber, Musk and Tonka Bean.