Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Rosé Smiley vs Kensie Free Spirit

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

4 wins

212 VIP Rosé Smiley

Carolina Herrera

3.9861 votes

Rank #23,740 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Kensie Free Spirit

Kensie

3.1619 votes

Rank #60,375 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 VIP Rosé Smiley takes 4 of 5 categories.

212 VIP Rosé Smiley
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kensie Free Spirit
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 VIP Rosé Smiley4/5

Kensie Free Spirit1/5

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Rosé Smiley
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 212 VIP Rosé Smiley
Sillage & projection: 212 VIP Rosé Smiley
Value for money: Kensie Free Spirit
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

Kensie Free SpiritKensie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 58%Had 12%Want 30%

3.16/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

Category winner212 VIP Rosé SmileyRating 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

5%Love

32%Like

37%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Rosé Smiley

Sillage212 VIP Rosé Smiley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value58

Category winnerKensie Free SpiritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

violet84%

fruity77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

floral84%

musky77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and powdery

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

LemonRed FruitsAppleBlack CurrantBergamotPlumMandarin OrangeCoconut

Heart

VioletMagnoliaPink PepperRoseJasmineVetiverOrange Blossom

Base

MuskPatchouliVanillaSugarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet, Black Currant and Patchouli. 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

Spring100

Summer78

Fall11

Winter0

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,740

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#60,375

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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Kensie Free Spirit opens with an energetic pop of bergamot, crisp apple, and dark plum before revealing a light coconut sweetness. As the top notes settle, soft jasmine and magnolia merge with pink pepper in the middle. The dry down lands on sugary vanilla, patchouli, and clean musk, creating a casual fruity floral go…

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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 Kensie Free Spirit?

212 VIP Rosé Smiley takes 4 of 5 categories. 212 VIP Rosé Smiley is rated 3.98/5 from 61 votes; Kensie Free Spirit is rated 3.16/5 from 19 votes. Choose 212 VIP Rosé Smiley for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kensie Free Spirit for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Rosé Smiley or Kensie Free Spirit?

212 VIP Rosé Smiley lasts longest (212 VIP Rosé Smiley 70/100, Kensie Free Spirit 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Rosé Smiley or Kensie Free Spirit?

212 VIP Rosé Smiley projects furthest (212 VIP Rosé Smiley 52/100, Kensie Free Spirit 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Rosé Smiley and Kensie Free Spirit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet, Black Currant and Patchouli.

Is 212 VIP Rosé Smiley or Kensie Free Spirit better for summer or winter?

212 VIP Rosé Smiley suits daytime wear; Kensie Free Spirit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Rosé Smiley and Kensie Free Spirit?

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. Kensie Free Spirit has top notes of Lemon, Red Fruits, Apple and Black Currant, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia, Pink Pepper and Rose, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla and Sugar.