Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Rosé Smiley vs April 2nd

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

212 VIP Rosé Smiley

Carolina Herrera

3.9861 votes

Rank #23,740 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

April 2nd

Anfasic

5.002 votes

Rank #44,613 RosePowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

April 2nd takes 2 of 3 categories.

212 VIP Rosé Smiley
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
April 2nd
Choose it for a rose and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

212 VIP Rosé Smiley1/3

April 2nd2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: April 2nd
Sillage & projection: April 2nd
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212 VIP Rosé Smiley

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 VIP Rosé SmileyCarolina Herrera

April 2ndAnfasic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 58%Had 12%Want 30%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

61 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityApril 2nd

SillageApril 2nd

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

violet84%

fruity77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

rose100%

powdery83%

citrus65%

floral48%

fruity30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeVioletBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

Lilybelle®LavenderRose Oil

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliBalsam Fir

Top

Mandarin Orange

Heart

Taif RoseRose Oil

Base

Amber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange and Rose Oil. Durations are only published for 212 VIP Rosé Smiley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night39

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Casual 36%Work 27%Party 21%Date 16%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,740

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#44,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner212 VIP Rosé SmileyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Rose Smiley delivers an upbeat burst of sparkling mandarin orange, tart black currant, and dewy violet petals. Created by perfumer Emilie Coppermann, this 2022 limited release pairs crisp fruit notes with a clean heart of French lavender, dewy rose oil, and synthetic muguet. The base grounds t…

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April 2nd by Anfasic opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange before settling into a dense heart of Taif rose and concentrated rose oil. The base relies on warm amber to anchor the heavy floral bouquet, creating a dry down that leans soft and powdery on skin. This oriental floral scent shines best in cool autumn ai…

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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 Rosé Smiley or April 2nd?

April 2nd takes 2 of 3 categories. 212 VIP Rosé Smiley is rated 3.98/5 from 61 votes; April 2nd is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose 212 VIP Rosé Smiley for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose April 2nd for a rose and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Rosé Smiley or April 2nd?

April 2nd lasts longest (April 2nd 100/100, 212 VIP Rosé Smiley 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Rosé Smiley or April 2nd?

April 2nd projects furthest (April 2nd 88/100, 212 VIP Rosé Smiley 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Rosé Smiley and April 2nd smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange and Rose Oil.

Is 212 VIP Rosé Smiley or April 2nd better for summer or winter?

212 VIP Rosé Smiley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Rosé Smiley and April 2nd?

212 VIP Rosé Smiley has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Violet and Black Currant, heart notes of Lilybelle®, Lavender and Rose Oil, a base of Patchouli and Balsam Fir. April 2nd has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Taif Rose and Rose Oil, a base of Amber.