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Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men vs Escentric Molecules Escentric 03
212 VIP Men is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
PassionfruitLimePepperGinger
Heart
VodkaGinMintSpices
Base
AmberLeatherWoodsy Notes
Accords
Fresh spicy
100%
Aromatic
92%
Vodka
87%
Woody
76%
Green
71%
Tropical
66%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
212 VIP Men by Carolina Herrera is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. 212 VIP Men was launched in 2011. 212 VIP Men was created by Emilie Coppermann and Lucas Sieuzac. Top notes are Passionfruit, Lime, Pepper and Ginger; middle notes are Vodka, Gin, Mint and Spices; base notes are Amber, Leather and Woodsy Notes. After the female version from 2010, Carolina Herrera presents the 212 VIP masculine edition. 212 VIP Men is run by the same slogans: "Are you on the list?" and "This is a private party." The fragrance reflects the style and attitude of the New York party elite, described as a party animal and nightlife scent, containing notes of gin and vodka. A man of this fragrance is a fun, charismatic and stylish, awakening lust and envy in others.The oriental woody composition is created by Emilie Coppermann as an explosive cocktail of vodka, passion fruit, frozen mint, ginger, black pepper, lime caviar, leather, spices, amber and king wood.The face of the campaign is Jon Kortajarena. The fragrance is available as 50 and 100 ml EDT with 75 ml deodorant and 100 ml after shave lotion.
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Notes
Top
LimePepperGinger
Heart
TeaIrisJasmine
Base
VetiverVirginia CedarLeatherSandalwoodMusk
Accords
Woody
100%
Fresh spicy
87%
Citrus
79%
Aromatic
72%
Earthy
62%
Green
60%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
summerspringfall
About
Escentric 03 by Escentric Molecules is a Chypre fragrance for women and men. Escentric 03 was launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Geza Schoen. Top notes are Lime, Pepper and Ginger; middle notes are Tea, Iris and Jasmine; base notes are Vetiver, Virginia Cedar, Leather, Sandalwood and Musk. Escentric 03 opens with refreshing notes of ginger root, green peppercorn and Mexican lime. A heart is centered around orris surrounded by Egyptian jasmine and soft tea notes. A base is composed of vetiver as key ingredient, sandalwood, cedar, leather and musk.The fragrance was created by perfumer Geza Schoen as a chypre. It is said to be spicy but fresh with warm balsamic undertones, and sensuous without sweetness.MeCompany was in charge of packaging, which accompanies the whole story about these mysterious fragrances. The flacons of both editions are simple and made of glass and their outer cartons are coloured in deep, dark green and blue shade. It suggests something dark moving just below the surface of things, something you can’t quite put your finger on. Escentric Molecules Molecule 03 and Escentric 03 are available as 100 ml Eau de Toilette.
Notes in Common
22% sharedShared (4)
LimePepperGingerLeather
Only in 212 VIP Men
PassionfruitVodkaGinMintSpicesAmberWoodsy Notes
Only in Escentric 03
TeaIrisJasmineVetiverVirginia CedarSandalwoodMusk
Rating
4.18vs3.68
Ratings
5,760vs1,642
Concentration
EDPvsEDT
Launch Year
2011vs2010
Which should I buy?
212 VIP Men is the community's favourite of the two.
- 212 VIP Men is rated higher by the community: 4.18 from 5,760 ratings, against 3.68 from 1,642.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for 212 VIP Men and "moderate" for Escentric 03.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- 212 VIP Men is voted best for winter and fall; Escentric 03 for summer and spring.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy 212 VIP Men if you want the higher-rated option; pick Escentric 03 if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.