# 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%).

Perfume page: https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/carolina-herrera-212-vip-men-eau-de-toilette

## Coded dupes

- [Muscent M036](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/muscent-m036) — Parfumedia compilation; Source: [parfumedia.net](https://parfumedia.net/tr/methodology#dupe-sources) (2026-10-30)
- [Bargello 618](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/bargello-618) — Several independent sources; Source: [egeyasam.com](https://egeyasam.com/bargello-muadil-listesi) (2026-10-26)
- [Zara Tobacco Collection (Dark Exclusive)](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/zara-tobacco-collection-dark-exclusive) — Several independent sources; Source: [eniyilerden.com](https://www.eniyilerden.com/en-iyi-zara-parfumu/) (2026-10-26)

## Similar original perfumes

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

- [Cuba VIP Cuba for Men](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/cuba-vip-cuba-for-men) — 68% overlap; Shared notes: Black pepper, Mint, Apple, Ginger, Vodka, Amber, Tonka bean
- [bugatti Fashion Performance Intense Black](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/bugatti-fashion-performance-intense-black) — 54% overlap; Shared notes: Black pepper, Mint, Ginger, Amber, Leather
- [Câline Powerful Black](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/caline-powerful-black) — 50% overlap; Shared notes: Ginger, Leather, Tonka bean
- [Armaf Paraty for Men (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/armaf-paraty-for-men-eau-de-toilette) — 50% overlap; Shared notes: Black pepper, Mint, Ginger, Amber, Leather
- [Salvatore Ferragamo F by Ferragamo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/salvatore-ferragamo-f-by-ferragamo-pour-homme-eau-de-toilette) — 49% overlap; Shared notes: Black pepper, Apple, Amber
- [Guess by Marciano for Men](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/guess-guess-by-marciano-for-men) — 48% overlap; Shared notes: Black pepper, Ginger, Amber, Leather
- [David Beckham Beyond (Eau de Toilette)](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/david-beckham-beyond-eau-de-toilette) — 47% overlap; Shared notes: Black pepper, Leather
- [Zara Bogoss Vibrant Leather Winter](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/zara-bogoss-vibrant-leather-winter) — 47% overlap; Shared notes: Apple, Leather
- [Zara Vibrant Leather Explosion](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/zara-vibrant-leather-explosion) — 47% overlap; Shared notes: Black pepper, Leather
- [La Rive The Hunting Man](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/la-rive-the-hunting-man) — 47% overlap; Shared notes: Apple, Ginger, Amber, Tonka bean
- [Xerjoff Torino25](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/xerjoff-torino25) — 46% overlap; Shared notes: Ginger, Amber, Leather
- [Tom Tailor Be Mindful Man](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/tom-tailor-be-mindful-man) — 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.