Stated by the brand
BLACK ROYAL ELIXIR
Elixir
The brand says this is inspired by Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Elixir.
“INSPIRED BY 212 VIP BLACK ELIXIR”
Source: alexandriafragrances.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
Does it smell alike?
Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Elixir dupes: 2 brands, 2 countries
Based on brands' own pages. Last checked November 2, 2026.
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%).
Coded dupes
Similar original perfumes
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
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8.0
Azzaro · 2021
74% overlap
Shared notes: Vetiver
72% matchYves Saint Laurent Libre Le Parfum
8.5
Yves Saint Laurent · 2022
72% overlap
Shared notes: Provençal lavender, Vetiver
70% matchJeanne Arthes Love Generation Rock
7.0
Jeanne Arthes · 2010
70% overlap
Shared notes: Saffron, Vanilla
70% matchThe House of Oud What About Pop
7.0
The House of Oud · 2019
70% overlap
Shared notes: Vanilla, Vetiver
69% matchLa Perla Love Frills - Dark Extacy
8.0
La Perla · 2007
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).
Dupe matches were last checked on November 3, 2026.