Fragrance comparison

212 VIP Wins vs Soleil Passion

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 425 ratings analysed

212 VIP Wins

Carolina Herrera

3.99106 votes

Rank #16,352 GreenMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Soleil Passion

M. Micallef

3.25319 votes

Rank #15,158 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soleil Passion takes 4 of 7 categories.

212 VIP Wins
Choose it for a green and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Soleil Passion
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

212 VIP Wins3/7

Soleil Passion4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

212 VIP WinsCarolina Herrera

Soleil PassionM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 50%Had 12%Want 38%

3.25/ 5 · 319 votes

Have 36%Had 15%Want 48%

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

22%Love

33%Like

20%Ok

19%Dislike

6%Hate

238 votes

Category winner212 VIP WinsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevitySoleil Passion

SillageSoleil Passion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value39

Category winnerSoleil PassionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

musky92%

woody84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

woody100%

fruity92%

musky84%

sweet77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, musky 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

PomegranateWild StrawberryMandarin Orange

Heart

Water LilyLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

MuskAmbergrisSandalwood

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winner212 VIP WinsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

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

Men1

Unisex16

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,352

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#15,158

PerfumerAlain Alchenberger

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerSoleil PassionHigher 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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Soleil Passion by M. Micallef is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance that balances the tartness of pomegranate with soft aquatic florals. Launched in 2022, this unisex scent leans into a refreshing profile ideal for warm weather days. It brings a bright, sun-drenched feel to the skin, making it a versatile pick for casu…

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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 Soleil Passion?

Soleil Passion takes 4 of 7 categories. 212 VIP Wins is rated 3.99/5 from 106 votes; Soleil Passion is rated 3.25/5 from 319 votes. Choose 212 VIP Wins for a green and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Soleil Passion for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 212 VIP Wins or Soleil Passion?

Soleil Passion lasts longest (Soleil Passion 67/100, 212 VIP Wins 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 212 VIP Wins or Soleil Passion?

Soleil Passion projects furthest (Soleil Passion 56/100, 212 VIP Wins 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 212 VIP Wins and Soleil Passion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pomegranate, Rose and Musk.

Is 212 VIP Wins or Soleil Passion better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 212 VIP Wins and Soleil Passion?

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. Soleil Passion has top notes of Pomegranate, Wild Strawberry and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Water Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Ambergris and Sandalwood.