Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men (Eau de Toilette) Dupes and Similar Scents
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men (Eau de Toilette): Muscent M036, Bargello 618, Zara Tobacco Collection (Dark Exclusive). Matches are compiled by Parfumedia. They do not mean the scents are identical and do not imply any affiliation with the brands concerned. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Cuba VIP Cuba for Men (68% note/accord overlap), bugatti Fashion Performance Intense Black (54%), Câline Powerful Black (50%).
Coded dupes
| Dupe | Gender | Source confidence | Source | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscent M036 | Men | Parfumedia compilation | parfumedia.net Oct 30, 2026 | Which perfume is it a dupe of? |
| Bargello 618 | Men | Several independent sources | egeyasam.com Oct 26, 2026 | Which perfume is it a dupe of? |
| Zara Tobacco Collection (Dark Exclusive) | Men | Several independent sources | eniyilerden.com Oct 26, 2026 | Which perfume is it a dupe of? |
Similar original perfumes
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
68% matchCuba VIP Cuba for Men
Cuba
68% overlap
Shared notes: Black pepper, Mint, Apple, Ginger, Vodka, Amber, Tonka bean
54% matchbugatti Fashion Performance Intense Black
bugatti Fashion · 2023
54% overlap
Shared notes: Black pepper, Mint, Ginger, Amber, Leather
50% matchArmaf Paraty for Men (Eau de Toilette)
Armaf
50% overlap
Shared notes: Black pepper, Mint, Ginger, Amber, Leather
49% matchSalvatore Ferragamo F by Ferragamo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)
Salvatore Ferragamo · 2007
49% overlap
Shared notes: Black pepper, Apple, Amber
48% matchGuess by Marciano for Men
Guess · 2009
48% overlap
Shared notes: Black pepper, Ginger, Amber, Leather
47% matchDavid Beckham Beyond (Eau de Toilette)
David Beckham · 2015
47% overlap
Shared notes: Black pepper, Leather
47% matchLa Rive The Hunting Man
La Rive · 2017
47% overlap
Shared notes: Apple, Ginger, Amber, Tonka bean
46% matchTom Tailor Be Mindful Man
Tom Tailor · 2018
46% overlap
Shared notes: Ginger, Amber, Leather
Comparison
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men (Eau de Toilette) | Original | No data | No data | 7.4/10 (224 votes) | 7.1/10 (222 votes) |
| Cuba VIP Cuba for Men | Similar original | 68% | Black pepper, Mint, Apple, Ginger, Vodka, Amber, Tonka bean | No data | No data |
| bugatti Fashion Performance Intense Black | Similar original | 54% | Black pepper, Mint, Ginger, Amber, Leather | 6.2/10 (27 votes) | 6.3/10 (27 votes) |
| Câline Powerful Black | Similar original | 50% | Ginger, Leather, Tonka bean | 6.2/10 (299 votes) | 6.3/10 (301 votes) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a dupe of Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men (Eau de Toilette)?
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men (Eau de Toilette): Muscent M036: Parfumedia compilation; Bargello 618: several independent sources; Zara Tobacco Collection (Dark Exclusive): several independent sources.
Which perfume smells closest to Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men (Eau de Toilette)?
By note and accord overlap the closest original is Cuba VIP Cuba for Men (68%). Shared notes: Black pepper, Mint, Apple, Ginger, Vodka, Amber, Tonka bean. Other close alternatives: bugatti Fashion Performance Intense Black (54%), Câline Powerful Black (50%).
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). It does not mean the scent is identical.
Dupe matches were last checked on October 30, 2026.