What does 212 VIP Black smell like?

212 VIP Black opens with Absinthe, Anise, Fennel, develops into a heart of Lavender, and settles into a base of Black Vanilla Husk, Musk. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.

How long does 212 VIP Black last?

212 VIP Black offers balanced performance suitable for all-day wear. Longevity and projection vary with skin chemistry, season and application — see the community reviews above, or try a decant first to gauge how it performs on your own skin.

What's similar to 212 VIP Black?

Fragrances with a similar character include Good Girl, Good Girl Blush, Very Good Girl Elixir. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy 212 VIP Black — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black – Decants

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Closest matchCarolina HerreraGood GirlShared notes: Musk

2 ml€7.90

212 VIP Black by Carolina Herrera - Marble Collection 2026 Fragrance

Scento perfume sample vials in 2ml, 5ml, and 8ml sizes with atomizer

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Absinthe Anise Lavender

PerfumesCarolina Herrera

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Closest matchCarolina HerreraGood GirlShared notes: Musk

2 ml€7.90

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212 VIP Black by Carolina Herrera is a 2017 eau de parfum for men. Absinthe, anise and fennel open it, lavender forms the heart, and black vanilla husk and musk leave the base. Aromatic and vanilla with a soft spicy, lavender edge, Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black is at its best in spring and summer, by day.

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Evening

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Daytime

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Night out

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Office

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Fall

48 votes

Winter

15 votes

Spring

67 votes

Summer

62 votes

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Carolina Herrera

Founded in 1980United States🇺🇸

Carolina Herrera is an iconic luxury fragrance house founded in 1980, representing timeless elegance and refined sophistication. The brand's flagship perfume, launched in 1988, captures the essence of femininity with its exquisite blend of jasmine, tuberose, and sandalwood, created by renowned perfumer Carlos Benaïm. Known for its commitment to haute couture sensibility and effortless grace, Carolina Herrera fragrances embody a luxurious lifestyle for the discerning woman.

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