212 Heroes
Carolina HerreraEau de Toilette2021
Side by side
212 Heroes vs. 212 VIP Black
Is 212 Heroes better than 212 VIP Black?
212 VIP Black rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Musk
aromaticfresh spicysweetmusky
This match is computed by our similarity model. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between 212 Heroes and 212 VIP Black?
| 212 Heroes | 212 VIP Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2017 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Domitille Michalon-Bertier, Juliette Karagueuzoglou, Carlos Benaïm | Carlos Benaïm, Anne Flipo |
| Best season | Spring | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do 212 Heroes and 212 VIP Black smell?
212 Heroes
Aromatic
Fruity
Herbal
Fresh Spicy
Cannabis
Fresh
Sweet
Musky
212 VIP Black
Aromatic
Vanilla
Soft Spicy
Anis
Lavender
Musky
Powdery
Bitter
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do 212 Heroes and 212 VIP Black share?
Top
PearHempGinger
AbsintheAniseStar AniseFennel
Heart
GeraniumSage
Lavender
Base
MuskLeather
Black Vanilla HuskMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, 212 Heroes or 212 VIP Black?
| 212 Heroes | 212 VIP Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about 212 Heroes and 212 VIP Black?
Some fragrances chase youth. This one skips the sweetness that usually comes with that territory. No drowning florals, no aggressive aquatics. The opening is crisp and clean.212 Heroes
The anise and absinthe open with a boldness that makes a statement before you've even said anything. The black licorice character arrives immediately, creating an aromatic impression that doesn't.212 VIP Black
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