212 VIP Men (Eau de Toilette)
Perfumer: Emilie Bevierre-Coppermann
269 ratings
From your scent profile
Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, sweet men's fragrance that sets black pepper, mint and finger lime against apple and ginger.
Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.
How does it perform?
From 232 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.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
87% 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
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Leathery
Fresh
Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
LeatheryWhat does 212 VIP Men (Eau de Toilette) smell like?
It opens cool, spicy and citrusy with black pepper, mint and finger lime. In the heart, apple, ginger and vodka turn it fruity and lightly sweet. The base of tonka bean, kingwood, leather and amber dries down warm, woody and leathery.
Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, and lean towards evenings and nights out. It reads mostly masculine and modern. Cuba VIP Cuba for Men and Hugo Boss The Scent for Him (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Black pepper
- Mint
- Finger lime
First hours
- Apple
- Ginger
- Vodka
Towards evening
- Tonka bean
- Kingwood
- Leather
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 29%Spring
- 29%Autumn
- 22%Winter
- 19%Summer
Spring
Autumn
Winter
Summer- Nighttime25%
- Evening23%
- Casual20%
- Daytime17%
- Office10%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
68% matchVIP Cuba for Men
Cuba
54% matchPerformance Intense Black
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50% matchPowerful Black
Câline · 2023
49% matchF by Ferragamo pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)
Salvatore Ferragamo · 2007
47% matchThe Hunting Man
La Rive · 2017
45% matchThe Scent for Him (Eau de Toilette)
Hugo Boss · 2015
45% matchBoss Bottled Beyond
Hugo Boss · 2025
43% matchAllure Homme Édition Blanche (Eau de Parfum)
Chanel · 2014
Comparisons
Dupes
- Muscent M036
Parfumedia compilation
- Bargello 618
Several independent sources
- Zara Tobacco Collection (Dark Exclusive)
Several independent sources
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Last updated: October 26, 2026