Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Men Wins vs Venture

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 253 ratings analysed

6 wins

212 VIP Men Wins

Carolina Herrera

4.08144 votes

Rank #10,112 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Venture

Oriflame

3.57109 votes

Rank #17,707 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 VIP Men Wins takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

212 VIP Men Wins6/7

Venture1/7

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Men Wins
Community sentiment: 212 VIP Men Wins
Longevity: 212 VIP Men Wins
Sillage & projection: 212 VIP Men Wins
Value for money: Venture
Versatility: 212 VIP Men Wins
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

VentureOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.57/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 56%Had 29%Want 15%

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

11%Love

63%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

103 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Men Wins

Sillage212 VIP Men Wins

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value80

Category winnerVentureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

green70%

sweet60%

lavender50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

green80%

woody70%

lavender60%

herbal50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

MintLavenderMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegTurnera Diffusa (Damiana)Basil

Base

CedarTonka BeanVetiver

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

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winner212 VIP Men WinsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

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

Men94

Unisex6

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#17,707

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…

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Oriflame Venture is a clean, green aromatic scent built around mint, mandarin, lavender, basil and dry woods. It opens fresh and slightly citrusy, then settles into a more herbal, floral lavender heart with cedar, vetiver and a touch of tonka underneath. It suits casual daytime wear, warm spring weather and gym or off…

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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 Venture?

212 VIP Men Wins takes 6 of 7 categories. 212 VIP Men Wins is rated 4.08/5 from 144 votes; Venture is rated 3.57/5 from 109 votes. Choose 212 VIP Men Wins for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Venture for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Men Wins or Venture?

212 VIP Men Wins lasts longest (212 VIP Men Wins 65/100, Venture 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Men Wins or Venture?

212 VIP Men Wins projects furthest (212 VIP Men Wins 55/100, Venture 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Men Wins and Venture smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Basil, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Tonka Bean.

Is 212 VIP Men Wins or Venture better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 VIP Men Wins is the stronger pick. For winter, 212 VIP Men Wins 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 Venture?

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. Venture has top notes of Mint, Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Turnera Diffusa (Damiana) and Basil, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.