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212 VIP Black (EDP)

2017

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Versions Timeline

2017

212 VIP Black (Original Release)

Price Range
$35 – $95

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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"212 VIP Black is a men’s fragrance from Carolina Herrera’s 212 line, released in 2017 and positioned around nightlife, seduction, and urban party energy. Search evidence consistently identifies it as an aromatic fougère with an unusual absinthe-anise-fennel opening over lavender, musk, and black vanilla husk. Its DNA mixes herbal liquorice-like freshness and sweetness, giving it a dark, playful, mass-appealing character rather than a heavily traditional barbershop fougère style. The composition is known for being easy to wear in social settings, especially evenings, dates, and casual nights out. Reviews commonly describe it as smooth, sweet, slightly synthetic, and versatile enough for cooler weather and nighttime use. Within the 212 VIP family, it stands as the darker, more sensual counterpart to the brighter club-oriented signatures in the range."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Cold
Mild
Dry

Moods

Alluring
Confident
Playful
Sensual
Youthful

Occasions

Date
Night Out
Party
Clubbing
Casual

Fun Facts

212 VIP Black was introduced in 2017 as part of Carolina Herrera's nightlife-themed 212 VIP universe.

Its note pyramid is distinctive for pairing absinthe with anise and fennel, creating a boozy-herbal opening uncommon in mainstream designer masculines.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
SpicySyntheticFreshSweetFougèreFloralOrientalPowderyAnimalic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

absinthe
anise
fennel
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

lavender
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

black vanilla husk
musk

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“User feedback in the supplied search results portrays 212 VIP Black as a smooth, sweet, crowd-pleasing nightlife fragrance with decent performance and broad appeal. Reviewers frequently mention its playful dark sweetness, easy wearability for dates and casual evenings, and a somewhat synthetic but well-executed designer style. It is generally seen as versatile, attractive, and affordable, with moderate-to-good longevity.”

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