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Notes
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Accords
2
Perfumers
212 VIP Black
masculine
Created by Anne Flipo, Carlos Benaïm
212 VIP Black by Carolina Herrera is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. 212 VIP Black was launched in 2017. 212 VIP Black was created by Carlos Benaïm and Anne Flipo. Top notes are Absinthe, Anise and Fennel; middle note is Lavender; base notes are Black Vanilla Husk and Musk.
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Best Season
93%
Win
47%
Spr
20%
Sum
82%
Fall
Day & Night
28%
Day
100%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
3,537 votes
4.28
Love it
1.8k51%
Like it
1.2k34%
OK
2908%
Dislike
1905%
Hate it
572%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 31 community opinions from Reddit
7.2
/ 10 community score
The r/fragrance community views 212 VIP Black positively as a solid designer fragrance offering good value and distinctive performance. While some note a synthetic undertone and compare it to similar fragrances like Paco Rabanne Pure XS, multiple users praise its staying power and have made it a signature scent, with coworkers and friends also appreciating it.
Strengths
- Distinctive scent that stands out among designer fragrances
- Good performance and longevity
- Excellent value for the price
- Well-liked by multiple wearers as a signature scent
Weaknesses
- Slight synthetic tone to the fragrance
- Can lean towards a Hugo Boss type aesthetic
- Potential polarization on gender perception
Best for
Business and office environmentsDate nights and first meetingsSignature scent for regular wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
