Fragrance comparison

Geranium Balsamic Note vs 212 VIP Men Party Fever

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 595 ratings analysed

Geranium Balsamic Note

Bohoboco

3.63194 votes

Rank #14,239 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

212 VIP Men Party Fever

Carolina Herrera

4.27401 votes

Rank #2,858 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

212 VIP Men Party Fever takes 6 of 7 categories.

Geranium Balsamic Note
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
212 VIP Men Party Fever
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Geranium Balsamic Note1/7

212 VIP Men Party Fever6/7

Ratings & consensus: 212 VIP Men Party Fever
Community sentiment: 212 VIP Men Party Fever
Longevity: 212 VIP Men Party Fever
Sillage & projection: 212 VIP Men Party Fever
Value for money: 212 VIP Men Party Fever
Versatility: Geranium Balsamic Note
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 212 VIP Men Party Fever

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Geranium Balsamic NoteBohoboco

212 VIP Men Party FeverCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

4.27/ 5 · 401 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winner212 VIP Men Party FeverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

42%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

147 votes

54%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

401 votes

Category winner212 VIP Men Party FeverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

Longevity212 VIP Men Party Fever

Sillage212 VIP Men Party Fever

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value48

Category winner212 VIP Men Party FeverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

rose48%

amber30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

fruity69%

cannabis61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesBay Leaf

Heart

GeraniumCedarFig Tree

Base

ResinsEgyptian balsamVetiver

Top20-30 mins

Red AppleCitrusesGingerJuniper BerriesTamarind

Heart2-3 hrs

cannabisGeraniumFreesia

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanCedarMuskVetiverOlibanum

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Geranium, Cedar and Vetiver. Durations are only published for 212 VIP Men Party Fever, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer97

Fall100

Winter47

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day75

Night100

Category winnerGeranium Balsamic NoteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex57

Women11

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Party 40%Casual 30%Date 21%Work 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,239

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#2,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winner212 VIP Men Party FeverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Geranium Balsamic Note opens crisp and aromatic, with juniper and bay leaf giving it a dry, green, lightly spicy lift. As it settles, geranium and cedar take over, with fig tree adding a soft leafy tone rather than sweetness. It wears as a woody aromatic with a resinous base and a clean, slightly balsamic finish. The …

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Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men Party Fever delivers a tart, fizzy shock of energy right out of the nozzle. Crisp red apple and spicy ginger cut through a sharp splash of citruses within seconds. It feels rowdy yet clean. As the initial alcoholic punch evaporates, an unexpected herbal cannabis note emerges alongside gree…

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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, Geranium Balsamic Note or 212 VIP Men Party Fever?

212 VIP Men Party Fever takes 6 of 7 categories. Geranium Balsamic Note is rated 3.63/5 from 194 votes; 212 VIP Men Party Fever is rated 4.27/5 from 401 votes. Choose Geranium Balsamic Note for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 212 VIP Men Party Fever for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Geranium Balsamic Note or 212 VIP Men Party Fever?

212 VIP Men Party Fever lasts longest (212 VIP Men Party Fever 71/100, Geranium Balsamic Note 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Geranium Balsamic Note or 212 VIP Men Party Fever?

212 VIP Men Party Fever projects furthest (212 VIP Men Party Fever 63/100, Geranium Balsamic Note 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Geranium Balsamic Note and 212 VIP Men Party Fever smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Geranium, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Geranium Balsamic Note or 212 VIP Men Party Fever better for summer or winter?

For summer, Geranium Balsamic Note is the stronger pick. For winter, Geranium Balsamic Note is the stronger pick. Geranium Balsamic Note suits daytime wear; 212 VIP Men Party Fever suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Geranium Balsamic Note and 212 VIP Men Party Fever?

Geranium Balsamic Note has top notes of Juniper Berries and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Geranium, Cedar and Fig Tree, a base of Resins, Egyptian balsam and Vetiver. 212 VIP Men Party Fever has top notes of Red Apple, Citruses, Ginger and Juniper Berries, heart notes of cannabis, Geranium and Freesia, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedar, Musk and Vetiver.