# Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Elixir Dupes and Similar Scents

Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Elixir: Alexandria Fragrances BLACK ROYAL ELIXIR, Parfüm Evi Carolina Herrera - 212 VIP Black Elixir. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Armaf Craze (Eau de Parfum) (76% note/accord overlap), Cuba Gold (Eau de Toilette) (76%), Armaf Odyssey Homme (75%).

Perfume page: https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/carolina-herrera-212-vip-black-elixir

## Coded dupes

- [Alexandria Fragrances BLACK ROYAL ELIXIR](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/alexandria-fragrances-black-royal-elixir) — Stated by the maker; Source: [alexandriafragrances.com](https://alexandriafragrances.com/products/black-royal-elixir-inspired-by-212-vip-black-elixir) (2026-11-03)
- [Parfüm Evi Carolina Herrera - 212 VIP Black Elixir](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/parfum-evi-carolina-herrera-212-vip-black-elixir) — Stated by the maker; Source: [parfumevi.com.tr](https://www.parfumevi.com.tr/212-vip-black-elixir) (2026-11-03)

## Similar original perfumes

Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).

- [Armaf Craze (Eau de Parfum)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/armaf-craze-eau-de-parfum) — 76% overlap; Shared notes: Vanilla
- [Cuba Gold (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/cuba-cuba-gold-eau-de-toilette) — 76% overlap; Shared notes: Grapefruit, Vanilla, Vetiver
- [Armaf Odyssey Homme](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/armaf-odyssey-homme) — 75% overlap; Shared notes: Orange blossom, Vanilla
- [Azzaro The Most Wanted (Eau de Parfum Intense)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/azzaro-the-most-wanted-eau-de-parfum-intense) — 74% overlap; Shared notes: Vetiver
- [Maison Alhambra Perseus](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/maison-alhambra-perseus) — 74% overlap; Shared notes: Vanilla
- [Yves Saint Laurent Libre Le Parfum](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/yves-saint-laurent-libre-le-parfum) — 72% overlap; Shared notes: Provençal lavender, Vetiver
- [New Notes Felina](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/new-notes-felina) — 70% overlap; Shared notes: Juniper, Vanilla
- [Jeanne Arthes Love Generation Rock](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/jeanne-arthes-love-generation-rock) — 70% overlap; Shared notes: Saffron, Vanilla
- [Givenchy Gentleman Society (Eau de Parfum)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/givenchy-gentleman-society-eau-de-parfum) — 70% overlap
- [The House of Oud What About Pop](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/the-house-of-oud-what-about-pop) — 70% overlap; Shared notes: Vanilla, Vetiver
- [Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Extreme](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/carolina-herrera-bad-boy-extreme) — 70% overlap; Shared notes: Vetiver
- [La Perla Love Frills - Dark Extacy](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/la-perla-love-frills-dark-extacy) — 69% overlap; Shared notes: Liquorice, Vanilla

## Comparison

| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Elixir | Original | No data | No data | 7.5/10 (10+ votes) | 7.5/10 (10+ votes) |
| Armaf Craze (Eau de Parfum) | Similar original | 76% | Vanilla | 8.0/10 (500+ votes) | 7.5/10 (500+ votes) |
| Cuba Gold (Eau de Toilette) | Similar original | 76% | Grapefruit, Vanilla, Vetiver | 6.5/10 (100+ votes) | 6.0/10 (100+ votes) |
| Armaf Odyssey Homme | Similar original | 75% | Orange blossom, Vanilla | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a dupe of Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Elixir?

Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Elixir: Alexandria Fragrances BLACK ROYAL ELIXIR: stated by the maker; Parfüm Evi Carolina Herrera - 212 VIP Black Elixir: stated by the maker.

### Which perfume smells closest to Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Elixir?

By note and accord overlap the closest original is Armaf Craze (Eau de Parfum) (76%). Shared notes: Vanilla. Other close alternatives: Cuba Gold (Eau de Toilette) (76%), Armaf Odyssey Homme (75%).

## How this page is made

Coded dupes are compiled from maker pages and independent sources. "Stated by the maker": the dupe maker’s own statement. "Several independent sources": at least two sources that do not copy each other give the same match. "Single source family (community)": only one community source family, counting sites that copy each other as one. "Parfumedia compilation": a match compiled by Parfumedia from brand materials and independent sources.

The percentage for similar originals is the share of common notes (60% weight) and common accords (40% weight).