Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Smiley vs Eau de Cologne Bergamota

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 113 ratings analysed

212 VIP Smiley

Carolina Herrera

3.789 votes

Rank #55,800 CoconutWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Eau de Cologne Bergamota

Angel Schlesser

4.12104 votes

Rank #27,561 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Cologne Bergamota takes 4 of 4 categories.

212 VIP Smiley
Choose it for a coconut and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Cologne Bergamota
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

212 VIP Smiley0/4

Eau de Cologne Bergamota4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau de Cologne Bergamota
Sillage & projection: Eau de Cologne Bergamota
Value for money: Eau de Cologne Bergamota
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Cologne Bergamota

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 VIP SmileyCarolina Herrera

Eau de Cologne BergamotaAngel Schlesser

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 7%Had 1%Want 91%

4.12/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 40%Had 14%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

27%Love

62%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

104 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityEau de Cologne Bergamota

SillageEau de Cologne Bergamota

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value79

Category winnerEau de Cologne BergamotaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coconut100%

woody92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

citrus83%

fresh spicy65%

animalic48%

woody30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmine SambacMadagascar Ylang-Ylang

Base4-6 hrs

CoconutSandalwoodMusk

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

Orange BlossomWhite FlowersJasmine SambacGardenia

Base

BenzoinMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for 212 VIP Smiley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night37

Spring67

Summer100

Fall20

Winter8

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex38

Women25

Casual 40%Work 26%Date 21%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex52

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,561

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de Cologne BergamotaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Smiley bursts open with an energetic splash of zesty lemon, sweet mandarin orange, and crisp bergamot. The first spray delivers an immediate rush of bright sunshine that feels genuinely uplifting. Within twenty minutes, the tart citrus softens to reveal a creamy heart of orange blossom, lush j…

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Alberto Morillas built Angel Schlesser Eau de Cologne Bergamota around a sharp burst of bergamot and mandarin orange that quickly opens into a clean white floral heart. Jasmine sambac and gardenia lend a smooth, dew-dusted floral texture over a soft sandalwood base. It shines brightest during hot July afternoons, humi…

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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 Smiley or Eau de Cologne Bergamota?

Eau de Cologne Bergamota takes 4 of 4 categories. 212 VIP Smiley is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes; Eau de Cologne Bergamota is rated 4.12/5 from 104 votes. Choose 212 VIP Smiley for a coconut and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Cologne Bergamota for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Smiley or Eau de Cologne Bergamota?

Eau de Cologne Bergamota lasts longest (Eau de Cologne Bergamota 54/100, 212 VIP Smiley 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Smiley or Eau de Cologne Bergamota?

Eau de Cologne Bergamota projects furthest (Eau de Cologne Bergamota 56/100, 212 VIP Smiley 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Smiley and Eau de Cologne Bergamota smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac.

Is 212 VIP Smiley or Eau de Cologne Bergamota better for summer or winter?

212 VIP Smiley suits daytime wear; Eau de Cologne Bergamota suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Smiley and Eau de Cologne Bergamota?

212 VIP Smiley has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Madagascar Ylang-Ylang, a base of Coconut, Sandalwood and Musk. Eau de Cologne Bergamota has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Orange Blossom, White Flowers, Jasmine Sambac and Gardenia, a base of Benzoin, Musk and Sandalwood.