Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Smiley vs Isola Sol

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 513 ratings analysed

212 VIP Smiley

Carolina Herrera

3.789 votes

Rank #55,800 CoconutWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Isola Sol

Roja Dove

3.73504 votes

Rank #3,340 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isola Sol takes 4 of 4 categories.

212 VIP Smiley
Choose it for a coconut and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Isola Sol
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

212 VIP Smiley0/4

Isola Sol4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Isola Sol
Sillage & projection: Isola Sol
Value for money: Isola Sol
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Isola Sol

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 VIP SmileyCarolina Herrera

Isola SolRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 7%Had 1%Want 91%

3.73/ 5 · 504 votes

Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%

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

38%Love

28%Like

16%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

258 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityIsola Sol

SillageIsola Sol

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value33

Category winnerIsola SolBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coconut100%

woody92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

yellow floral69%

musky61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, citrus and white floral

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

ApricotMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotPeachPetitgrain

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmine SambacCoconutNeroli

Base

MuskSaltSandalwoodAmbroxanAmyrisCedarPink Pepper

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex38

Women25

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

Men8

Unisex28

Women65

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,340

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews127

Category winnerIsola SolHigher 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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Isola Sol reads less like a fruity beach cocktail and more like a polished tropical floral with salt in the air. Reviews point to a quick flash of peach, apricot and citrus, then a smooth ylang-ylang and jasmine heart that stays in focus. On skin, it usually turns creamy, woody and lightly musky rather than overtly co…

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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 Isola Sol?

Isola Sol takes 4 of 4 categories. 212 VIP Smiley is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes; Isola Sol is rated 3.73/5 from 504 votes. Choose 212 VIP Smiley for a coconut and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Isola Sol for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Smiley or Isola Sol?

Isola Sol lasts longest (Isola Sol 75/100, 212 VIP Smiley 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Smiley or Isola Sol?

Isola Sol projects furthest (Isola Sol 66/100, 212 VIP Smiley 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Smiley and Isola Sol smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Jasmine Sambac.

Is 212 VIP Smiley or Isola Sol better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 212 VIP Smiley and Isola Sol?

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. Isola Sol has top notes of Apricot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Sambac, Coconut and Neroli, a base of Musk, Salt, Sandalwood and Ambroxan.