Stated by the brand
The brand says this is inspired by Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Smiley.
“Inspired Carolina Herrera - 212 VIP Black Smiley for Man A+”
Source: genericperfumes.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
Does it smell alike?
Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Smiley dupes: 1 brands, 1 countries
Based on brands' own pages. Last checked November 2, 2026.
Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Smiley: Generic Perfumes Inspired Carolina Herrera - 212 VIP Black Smiley for Man A+. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Strellson Loaded (72% note/accord overlap), Botanicae Expressions Noa Noa (71%), Pierre Guillaume Shermine (71%).
Coded dupes
Similar original perfumes
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
71% matchBotanicae Expressions Noa Noa
8.0
Botanicae Expressions · 2023
71% overlap
Shared notes: Ginger, Vanilla
68% matchL'Artisan Parfumeur Cœur de Vétiver Sacré
7.5
L'Artisan Parfumeur · 2010
68% overlap
Shared notes: Ginger, Vanilla
67% matchYves Saint Laurent Libre Le Parfum
8.5
Yves Saint Laurent · 2022
67% overlap
Shared notes: Ginger, Provençal lavender
Comparison
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Smiley | Original | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| Strellson Loaded | Similar original | 72% | Ginger, Vanilla | 5.5/10 (10+ votes) | 6.0/10 (10+ votes) |
| Botanicae Expressions Noa Noa | Similar original | 71% | Ginger, Vanilla | 7.5/10 (50+ votes) | 7.0/10 (50+ votes) |
| Pierre Guillaume Shermine | Similar original | 71% | Vanilla | 8.0/10 (50+ votes) | 7.0/10 (50+ votes) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a dupe of Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Smiley?
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Smiley: Generic Perfumes Inspired Carolina Herrera - 212 VIP Black Smiley for Man A+: stated by the maker.
Which perfume smells closest to Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Smiley?
By note and accord overlap the closest original is Strellson Loaded (72%). Shared notes: Ginger, Vanilla. Other close alternatives: Botanicae Expressions Noa Noa (71%), Pierre Guillaume Shermine (71%).
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.