Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Smiley vs Neptune's Trident

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 219 ratings analysed

212 VIP Smiley

Carolina Herrera

3.789 votes

Rank #55,800 CoconutWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Neptune's Trident

Argos

4.36210 votes

Rank #4,936 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neptune's Trident takes 4 of 4 categories.

212 VIP Smiley
Choose it for a coconut and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Neptune's Trident
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

Neptune's Trident4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Neptune's Trident
Sillage & projection: Neptune's Trident
Value for money: Neptune's Trident
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Neptune's Trident

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 VIP SmileyCarolina Herrera

Neptune's TridentArgos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 7%Had 1%Want 91%

4.36/ 5 · 210 votes

Have 81%Had 19%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

62%Love

19%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

210 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityNeptune's Trident

SillageNeptune's Trident

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value24

Category winnerNeptune's TridentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coconut100%

woody92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and powdery

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

BergamotLavenderMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

Green TeaOrange BlossomJasmine SambacGeranium

Base

MuskIrisAmbergrisSandalwoodVetiverLabdanum

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter7

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%

Men63

Unisex34

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,936

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerNeptune's TridentHigher 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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Argos Neptune's Trident opens with an immediate burst of tart bergamot and crisp mandarin orange, sharpened slightly by aromatic lavender and cardamom. The top notes feel bright and sparkling, almost like a classic cologne splash, before settling into a smoother middle section dominated by green tea and orange blossom…

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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 Neptune's Trident?

Neptune's Trident takes 4 of 4 categories. 212 VIP Smiley is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes; Neptune's Trident is rated 4.36/5 from 210 votes. Choose 212 VIP Smiley for a coconut and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Neptune's Trident 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 Neptune's Trident?

Neptune's Trident lasts longest (Neptune's Trident 64/100, 212 VIP Smiley 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Smiley or Neptune's Trident?

Neptune's Trident projects furthest (Neptune's Trident 52/100, 212 VIP Smiley 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Smiley and Neptune's Trident smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac.

Is 212 VIP Smiley or Neptune's Trident 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 Neptune's Trident?

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. Neptune's Trident has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Green Tea, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Geranium, a base of Musk, Iris, Ambergris and Sandalwood.