Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Smiley vs Unicorn Tears

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

212 VIP Smiley

Carolina Herrera

3.789 votes

Rank #55,800 CoconutWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Unicorn Tears

Zoe Karssen

5.004 votes

Rank #29,817 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unicorn Tears takes 4 of 4 categories.

212 VIP Smiley
Choose it for a coconut and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Unicorn Tears
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

212 VIP Smiley0/4

Unicorn Tears4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 VIP SmileyCarolina Herrera

Unicorn TearsZoe Karssen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 7%Had 1%Want 91%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 4%Want 87%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityUnicorn Tears

SillageUnicorn Tears

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value100

Category winnerUnicorn TearsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coconut100%

woody92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

citrus77%

musky69%

white floral61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · 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

BasilAppleOrange BlossomMandarin OrangeBergamotYlang-Ylang

Heart

Iso E SuperJasmine SambacRoseNutmeg

Base

PatchouliAmberSandalwoodMuskLabdanum

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

Summer100

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex38

Women25

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

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,800

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,817

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerUnicorn TearsHigher 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…

Reviews →

Unicorn Tears opens bright and slightly green, with citrus, basil and apple over a woody, musky core. As it settles, the florals soften the sharper edges and the base turns warmer, smoother and a little powdery. It suits someone who likes modern woody florals with a fresh spicy twist rather than heavy sweetness. The I…

Reviews →

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 Unicorn Tears?

Unicorn Tears takes 4 of 4 categories. 212 VIP Smiley is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes; Unicorn Tears is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose 212 VIP Smiley for a coconut and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Unicorn Tears for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Smiley or Unicorn Tears?

Unicorn Tears lasts longest (Unicorn Tears 68/100, 212 VIP Smiley 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Smiley or Unicorn Tears?

Unicorn Tears projects furthest (Unicorn Tears 64/100, 212 VIP Smiley 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Smiley and Unicorn Tears smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac.

Is 212 VIP Smiley or Unicorn Tears better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 212 VIP Smiley and Unicorn Tears?

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. Unicorn Tears has top notes of Basil, Apple, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iso E Super, Jasmine Sambac, Rose and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.