Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Smiley vs Jardim Real

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 470 ratings analysed

212 VIP Smiley

Carolina Herrera

3.789 votes

Rank #55,800 CoconutWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Jardim Real

Granado

4.11461 votes

Rank #8,920 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jardim Real takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

212 VIP Smiley0/4

Jardim Real4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 VIP SmileyCarolina Herrera

Jardim RealGranado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 7%Had 1%Want 91%

4.11/ 5 · 461 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

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

46%Love

31%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

461 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityJardim Real

SillageJardim Real

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value51

Category winnerJardim RealBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coconut100%

woody92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

white floral86%

floral72%

musky58%

sweet44%

powdery30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and sweet

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

Mandarin OrangeBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmine SambacMagnolia

Base

MuskPatchouliSandalwood

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

Spring100

Summer74

Fall0

Winter36

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%

Men2

Unisex29

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,920

PerfumerLisa Montes

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerJardim RealHigher 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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Jardim Real by Granado opens with a sharp flash of mandarin orange and bergamot, spiked by the quick spicy bite of pink pepper. That initial citrus sparkle yields within minutes to a dense heart of orange blossom, jasmine sambac, and magnolia. As the bright top notes settle, the white floral bouquet shifts into a thic…

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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 Jardim Real?

Jardim Real takes 4 of 4 categories. 212 VIP Smiley is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes; Jardim Real is rated 4.11/5 from 461 votes. Choose 212 VIP Smiley for a coconut and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jardim Real for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Smiley or Jardim Real?

Jardim Real lasts longest (Jardim Real 60/100, 212 VIP Smiley 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Smiley or Jardim Real?

Jardim Real projects furthest (Jardim Real 47/100, 212 VIP Smiley 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Smiley and Jardim Real smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac.

Is 212 VIP Smiley or Jardim Real 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 Jardim Real?

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. Jardim Real has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Sandalwood.