Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Rosé Smiley vs Violeta

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 435 ratings analysed

4 wins

212 VIP Rosé Smiley

Carolina Herrera

3.9861 votes

Rank #23,740 CitrusWoody

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Violeta

Natura

3.76374 votes

Rank #24,267 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 VIP Rosé Smiley takes 4 of 7 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.
Violeta
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

212 VIP Rosé Smiley4/7

Violeta2/7

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Rosé Smiley
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: 212 VIP Rosé Smiley
Sillage & projection: 212 VIP Rosé Smiley
Value for money: Violeta
Versatility: Violeta
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

VioletaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 58%Had 12%Want 30%

3.76/ 5 · 374 votes

Have 57%Had 28%Want 14%

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

33%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

364 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Rosé Smiley

Sillage212 VIP Rosé Smiley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value69

Category winnerVioletaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

violet84%

fruity77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

floral69%

violet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and violet

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

PlumBlack CurrantBergamotMandarin OrangeCassis

Heart

GardeniaJasmineVioletRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedarVetiverPatchouli

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVioletaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

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

Men1

Unisex18

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,740

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#24,267

PerfumerFrancisco Marano, Luis Tsukuda

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Violeta opens with juicy plum, cassis, and soft citrus, then settles into a powdery floral heart where violet, jasmine, and gardenia do most of the talking. The effect is classic, feminine, and slightly vintage in style. On skin, the woody musk base keeps it gentle rather than loud. It usually suits spring best, works…

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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 Violeta?

212 VIP Rosé Smiley takes 4 of 7 categories. 212 VIP Rosé Smiley is rated 3.98/5 from 61 votes; Violeta is rated 3.76/5 from 374 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 Violeta for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Rosé Smiley or Violeta?

212 VIP Rosé Smiley lasts longest (212 VIP Rosé Smiley 70/100, Violeta 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Rosé Smiley or Violeta?

212 VIP Rosé Smiley projects furthest (212 VIP Rosé Smiley 52/100, Violeta 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Rosé Smiley and Violeta smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and violet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet, Black Currant and Patchouli.

Is 212 VIP Rosé Smiley or Violeta better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 VIP Rosé Smiley is the stronger pick. For winter, Violeta is the stronger pick. 212 VIP Rosé Smiley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Rosé Smiley and Violeta?

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. Violeta has top notes of Plum, Black Currant, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine, Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar and Vetiver.