What does it smell like?
Main smell: fresh spicy and aromatic. It opens with passionfruit and lime, moves to vodka and gin and dries down to amber and leather.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
212 VIP Men notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
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How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men EDT in detail
212 VIP Men EDT is made by Carolina Herrera. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
212 VIP Men: day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its fresh spicy side keeps it clean and easy.
Is 212 VIP Men long lasting?
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts longer than In The Box My Party Up and Antonio Banderas The Secret. Base notes like amber and leather are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Armaf Club De Nuit Iconic and In The Box My Party Up.
Other Carolina Herrera perfumes
This house has 71 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Ch Bad Boy Extreme, Ch Prive Carolina Herrera and Ch Bad Boy Cobalt.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring and summer. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Other versions
There are 8 other versions of this perfume, released between 2016 and 2023.
Perfumes that smell like 212 VIP Men
These perfumes have a close smell: Armaf Club De Nuit Iconic (4 shared notes), In The Box My Party Up (11 shared notes), Antonio Banderas The Secret (6 shared notes) and Escentric Molecules Escentric 03 (4 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
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Quick answers
Can women wear 212 VIP Men?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did 212 VIP Men come out?
It came out in 2011.
What kind of scent is it?
A scent built on fresh spicy and aromatic.
What is the difference between 212 VIP Men EDT and 212 VIP Black Extra?
The other one is the Eau de Cologne and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.