16 community ratings

212 VIP Black Red

2020MenModern

7.9/ 10

Community score
16 ratings

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Red is a men's fragrance that sets the spicy opening of cardamom, pimento and ginger against a base of leather and gaiac wood.

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How does it perform?

From 21 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.6 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

94% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Leathery

What does 212 VIP Black Red smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the small number of votes makes this a rough guide rather than a firm verdict. It is classed as masculine, and its spicy, sweet character doesn't tie it to one season.

The top is cardamom, pimento and ginger, fresh and spicy from the start. Absinth sits in the heart, and leather and gaiac wood close it out with a woody, leathery base. The fresh, fruity and sweet accords blend with a gourmand, synthetic texture. Hugo Boss The Scent for Him (Eau de Toilette) and Câline Powerful Black have a close profile.