Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Wins vs First Lady

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 129 ratings analysed

212 VIP Wins

Carolina Herrera

3.99106 votes

Rank #16,358 GreenMusky

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35%scent match

Some overlap

First Lady

Judith Williams

3.4323 votes

Rank #22,005 SweetCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

212 VIP Wins
Choose it for a green and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First Lady
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

212 VIP Wins2/4

First Lady2/4

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Wins
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: First Lady
Sillage & projection: First Lady
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212 VIP Wins

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 VIP WinsCarolina Herrera

First LadyJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 50%Had 12%Want 38%

3.43/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 84%

Category winner212 VIP WinsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

43%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

106 votes

29%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityFirst Lady

SillageFirst Lady

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

musky92%

woody84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

woody84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

caramel61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

PomegranateRose

Base5-6 hrs

MuskWoodsy NotesTonka Bean

Top

Brazilian OrangePomegranateMandarin OrangeCinnamonPearItalian LemonMelon

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base

CaramelCoconutApricotMuskHaitian VetiverOrris RootVanillaOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pomegranate, Rose and Musk. Durations are only published for 212 VIP Wins, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day100

Night29

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 14%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,358

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#22,005

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winner212 VIP WinsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Wins delivers an invigorating splash of crisp green leaves and juicy mandarin orange right from the nozzle. The initial blast feels zesty and wet. Then, a tart wave of pomegranate cuts through a blooming pink rose heart, keeping the floral aspect remarkably crisp rather than powdery or heavy. …

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First Lady by Judith Williams opens with a bright splash of Brazilian orange and pomegranate, settling into a heart of jasmine and ylang-ylang. The fragrance finds its warmth in a gourmand base of caramel, coconut, and vanilla. It is a floral-oriental composition suited for cool spring evenings or casual autumn days, …

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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 Wins or First Lady?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 212 VIP Wins is rated 3.99/5 from 106 votes; First Lady is rated 3.43/5 from 23 votes. Choose 212 VIP Wins for a green and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First Lady for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Wins or First Lady?

First Lady lasts longest (First Lady 66/100, 212 VIP Wins 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Wins or First Lady?

First Lady projects furthest (First Lady 54/100, 212 VIP Wins 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Wins and First Lady smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pomegranate, Rose and Musk.

Is 212 VIP Wins or First Lady better for summer or winter?

212 VIP Wins suits daytime wear; First Lady suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Wins and First Lady?

212 VIP Wins has top notes of Green Notes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pomegranate and Rose, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes and Tonka Bean. First Lady has top notes of Brazilian Orange, Pomegranate, Mandarin Orange and Cinnamon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Caramel, Coconut, Apricot and Musk.