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Accords
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Perfumer
212 VIP
feminine
Created by Alberto Morillas
212 VIP by Carolina Herrera is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women. 212 VIP was launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Rum and Passionfruit; middle notes are Gardenia and Musk; base notes are Vanille and Tonka Bean. Carolina Herrera 212 VIP, launched in September 2010, is surrounded by slogans such as "Are you on the list?" and "This is a private party", 212 VIP embodies the lifestyle of those in centre of attention. First of all, the inspiration is sought amongst New York youth; those young, stylish, modern and creative people, always ready for fun. 212 VIP is glamorous and exclusive in its composition, which was developed by the perfumer Alberto Morillas, inspired by the energetic life of New York metropolis, the city that never sleeps. Fresh aromas of seductive rum and passion fruit from the beginning of the compositions will take you to the musk and gardenia heart, and then to the soft base of vanilla and tonka bean. It is available as 30, 50 and 80 ml EDP.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
86%
Win
36%
Spr
26%
Sum
80%
Fall
Day & Night
54%
Day
100%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
5,661 votes
3.89
Love it
1.7k30%
Like it
2.7k48%
OK
2615%
Dislike
95717%
Hate it
431%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 51 community opinions from Reddit
7.5
/ 10 community score
The r/fragrance community views 212 VIP positively as an accessible, compliment-worthy fragrance with solid quality for its price point. However, it's often seen as an entry-level scent that enthusiasts eventually upgrade from as they explore more niche options, though it remains a reliable everyday choice.
Strengths
- Good scent quality that receives compliments
- Affordable price point, especially at discounted retailers
- Well-regarded creator (Lucas Sieuzac) with strong portfolio
- Easy-to-wear everyday fragrance
Weaknesses
- Not as impressive as some niche alternatives like Paco Rabanne Pure XS
- Can be considered a gateway fragrance that users often move past
- Limited longevity compared to higher-end options
Best for
Daily casual wearOffice and professional settingsFirst fragrance for beginners
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
