212 VIP Black Extra
21 ratings
From your scent profile
Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Extra is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy start against a sweet, gourmand base; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: Comes alive when it gets cold; fall and winter are its seasons.
How does it perform?
From 31 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Blind buy risk
95% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Creamy
Fresh
Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
CreamyWhat does 212 VIP Black Extra smell like?
Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so that reading is only a rough guide. The character is masculine, with synthetic, spicy and leathery tones weighing in.
The top opens with rum, cola and grapefruit, which gives a fruity, bright first impression. In the heart, lavender, moss and black leather add edge and depth. Musk and cocoa carry the base into a creamy, sweet dry-down.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Rum
- Cola
- Grapefruit
First hours
- Lavender
- Moss
- Black leather
Towards evening
- Musk
- Cocoa
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 42%Autumn
- 33%Winter
- 17%Spring
- 8%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Nighttime29%
- Evening29%
- Daytime12%
- Casual12%
- Office12%
- Sport6%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026