Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Wins vs Melograno (Pomegranate)

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 274 ratings analysed

5 wins

212 VIP Wins

Carolina Herrera

3.99106 votes

Rank #16,352 GreenMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Melograno (Pomegranate)

L'Erbolario

3.57168 votes

Rank #18,502 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 VIP Wins takes 5 of 7 categories.

212 VIP Wins
Choose it for a green and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Melograno (Pomegranate)
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

212 VIP Wins5/7

Melograno (Pomegranate)2/7

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Wins
Community sentiment: 212 VIP Wins
Longevity: 212 VIP Wins
Sillage & projection: 212 VIP Wins
Value for money: Melograno (Pomegranate)
Versatility: Melograno (Pomegranate)
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

Melograno (Pomegranate)L'Erbolario

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 50%Had 12%Want 38%

3.57/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

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

18%Love

46%Like

16%Ok

14%Dislike

6%Hate

168 votes

Category winner212 VIP WinsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Wins

Sillage212 VIP Wins

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value69

Category winnerMelograno (Pomegranate)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

musky92%

woody84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

musky92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both musky, 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

Mandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

PomegranateRed CurrantPink Pepper

Base

Musk

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

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMelograno (Pomegranate)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

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

Men3

Unisex54

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,352

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#18,502

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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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L'Erbolario Melograno opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and lemon that immediately cuts through the air. Within minutes, the zesty citrus softens as tart pomegranate and red currant step forward, backed by a warm tickle of pink pepper. The fruit is crisp and astringent rather than syrupy, keeping the blend r…

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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 Melograno (Pomegranate)?

212 VIP Wins takes 5 of 7 categories. 212 VIP Wins is rated 3.99/5 from 106 votes; Melograno (Pomegranate) is rated 3.57/5 from 168 votes. Choose 212 VIP Wins for a green and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Melograno (Pomegranate) for a fruity and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Wins or Melograno (Pomegranate)?

212 VIP Wins lasts longest (212 VIP Wins 61/100, Melograno (Pomegranate) 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Wins or Melograno (Pomegranate)?

Projection is very close: 212 VIP Wins 49/100, Melograno (Pomegranate) 47/100 for sillage.

Do 212 VIP Wins and Melograno (Pomegranate) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pomegranate and Musk.

Is 212 VIP Wins or Melograno (Pomegranate) better for summer or winter?

For summer, 212 VIP Wins is the stronger pick. For winter, Melograno (Pomegranate) is the stronger pick. 212 VIP Wins suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 212 VIP Wins and Melograno (Pomegranate)?

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. Melograno (Pomegranate) has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Pomegranate, Red Currant and Pink Pepper, a base of Musk.