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Powerful Black vs 212 VIP Men

Powerful Black and 212 VIP Men overlap 50% in notes and accords; 3 notes appear in both. 212 VIP Men lasts longer: longevity 7.4/10 against 6.2/10 for Powerful Black. 212 VIP Men projects more: sillage 7.1/10 against 6.3/10 for Powerful Black.

At a glance

Powerful Black212 VIP Men
BrandCâlineCarolina Herrera
Release year20232011
ConcentrationNo dataEau de Toilette
Rating
7.6/10316 votes
7.7/10269 votes
Longevity
6.2/10
7.4/10
Sillage
6.3/10
7.1/10

When to wear

Seasons
Powerful Black212 VIP Men
Autumn34%29%
Spring27%29%
Winter24%22%
Summer15%19%
Occasions
Powerful Black212 VIP Men
Casual23%20%
Daytime25%17%
Nighttime11%25%
Evening12%23%
Office23%10%
Sport7%0%

Notes

In both

  • Ginger
  • Leather
  • Tonka bean

Powerful Black

Only in this one

  • Maninka fruit
  • Lavender

212 VIP Men

Only in this one

  • Black pepper
  • Mint
  • Finger lime
  • Apple
  • Vodka
  • Kingwood
  • Amber

Accords

Powerful Black

  1. Fresh
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Synthetic
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody

212 VIP Men

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Fruity
  4. Sweet
  5. Synthetic
  6. Spicy

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

212 VIP Men lasts longer: longevity 7.4/10 against 6.2/10 for Powerful Black.

Which one projects more?

212 VIP Men projects more: sillage 7.1/10 against 6.3/10 for Powerful Black.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 24% of the season votes for Powerful Black and 22% for 212 VIP Men.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 15% of the season votes for Powerful Black and 19% for 212 VIP Men.

Which one is rated higher?

212 VIP Men is rated higher: 7.7/10 against 7.6/10 for Powerful Black.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Ginger, Leather, Tonka bean.