Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Wins vs I Love New York for Holidays

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 338 ratings analysed

212 VIP Wins

Carolina Herrera

3.99106 votes

Rank #16,352 GreenMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

I Love New York for Holidays

Bond No 9

3.75232 votes

Rank #5,421 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I Love New York for Holidays takes 5 of 7 categories.

212 VIP Wins
Choose it for a green and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
I Love New York for Holidays
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

212 VIP Wins2/7

I Love New York for Holidays5/7

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Wins
Community sentiment: 212 VIP Wins
Longevity: I Love New York for Holidays
Sillage & projection: I Love New York for Holidays
Value for money: I Love New York for Holidays
Versatility: I Love New York for Holidays
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: I Love New York for Holidays

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 VIP WinsCarolina Herrera

I Love New York for HolidaysBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 50%Had 12%Want 38%

3.75/ 5 · 232 votes

Have 37%Had 18%Want 45%

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

36%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

194 votes

Category winner212 VIP WinsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityI Love New York for Holidays

SillageI Love New York for Holidays

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value41

Category winnerI Love New York for HolidaysBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

musky92%

woody84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

sweet100%

woody92%

fruity84%

patchouli77%

fresh spicy69%

lactonic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both 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

ApricotPomegranateMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegFreesiaFennel

Base

PralinePatchouliMuskLeather

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pomegranate 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

Spring21

Summer16

Fall82

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerI Love New York for HolidaysMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

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

Men15

Unisex75

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,352

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#5,421

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerI Love New York for HolidaysHigher 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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Bond No. 9 I Love New York for Holidays opens with juicy apricot, pomegranate, and mandarin, then settles into a sweeter, woodier gourmand shape with praline, patchouli, musk, and a soft leather touch. It usually reads warm, fruity, and festive rather than airy. The profile leans best to cool weather, especially if y…

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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 I Love New York for Holidays?

I Love New York for Holidays takes 5 of 7 categories. 212 VIP Wins is rated 3.99/5 from 106 votes; I Love New York for Holidays is rated 3.75/5 from 232 votes. Choose 212 VIP Wins for a green and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose I Love New York for Holidays for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Wins or I Love New York for Holidays?

I Love New York for Holidays lasts longest (I Love New York for Holidays 77/100, 212 VIP Wins 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Wins or I Love New York for Holidays?

I Love New York for Holidays projects furthest (I Love New York for Holidays 70/100, 212 VIP Wins 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Wins and I Love New York for Holidays smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pomegranate and Musk.

Is 212 VIP Wins or I Love New York for Holidays better for summer or winter?

For summer, I Love New York for Holidays is the stronger pick. For winter, I Love New York for Holidays is the stronger pick. 212 VIP Wins suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Wins and I Love New York for Holidays?

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. I Love New York for Holidays has top notes of Apricot, Pomegranate and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Freesia and Fennel, a base of Praline, Patchouli, Musk and Leather.