# Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Smiley Dupes and Similar Scents

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%).

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

## Coded dupes

- [Generic Perfumes Inspired Carolina Herrera - 212 VIP Black Smiley for Man A+](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/generic-perfumes-inspired-carolina-herrera-212-vip-black-smiley-for-man-a) — Stated by the maker; Source: [genericperfumes.com](https://www.genericperfumes.com/carolina-herrera-212-vip-black-smiley-for-man-a) (2026-11-03)

## Similar original perfumes

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

- [Strellson Loaded](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/strellson-loaded) — 72% overlap; Shared notes: Ginger, Vanilla
- [Botanicae Expressions Noa Noa](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/botanicae-expressions-noa-noa) — 71% overlap; Shared notes: Ginger, Vanilla
- [Pierre Guillaume Shermine](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/pierre-guillaume-shermine) — 71% overlap; Shared notes: Vanilla
- [Korloff Iris Doré](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/korloff-iris-dore) — 70% overlap; Shared notes: Haitian vetiver, Vanilla
- [Dunhill Icon Racing](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/dunhill-icon-racing) — 70% overlap
- [Guerlain 180 Ans de Créations](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/guerlain-180-ans-de-creations) — 69% overlap; Shared notes: Vanilla
- [Le Labo Bergamote 22 (Eau de Parfum)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/le-labo-bergamote-22-eau-de-parfum) — 68% overlap; Shared notes: Vanilla
- [L'Artisan Parfumeur Cœur de Vétiver Sacré](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/l-artisan-parfumeur-coeur-de-vetiver-sacre) — 68% overlap; Shared notes: Ginger, Vanilla
- [Yves Saint Laurent Libre Le Parfum](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/yves-saint-laurent-libre-le-parfum) — 67% overlap; Shared notes: Ginger, Provençal lavender
- [Borsari 1870 Black Calla](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/borsari-1870-black-calla) — 66% overlap; Shared notes: Vanilla
- [Lanvin L'Homme (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/lanvin-lanvin-l-homme-eau-de-toilette) — 66% overlap; Shared notes: Vanilla
- [Hugo Boss Boss Soul (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/hugo-boss-boss-soul-eau-de-toilette) — 66% overlap; Shared notes: Vanilla

## 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).