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Carolina Herrera 212 VIP vs Lattafa Perfumes Ekhtiari
212 VIP for the community favourite, Ekhtiari for the value.
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Notes
Top
RumPassionfruit
Heart
GardeniaMusk
Base
VanilleTonka Bean
Accords
Vanilla
100%
Rum
87%
Sweet
87%
Tropical
66%
Fruity
61%
White floral
59%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
212 VIP by Carolina Herrera is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women. 212 VIP was launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Rum and Passionfruit; middle notes are Gardenia and Musk; base notes are Vanille and Tonka Bean. Carolina Herrera 212 VIP, launched in September 2010, is surrounded by slogans such as "Are you on the list?" and "This is a private party", 212 VIP embodies the lifestyle of those in centre of attention. First of all, the inspiration is sought amongst New York youth; those young, stylish, modern and creative people, always ready for fun.212 VIP is glamorous and exclusive in its composition, which was developed by the perfumer Alberto Morillas, inspired by the energetic life of New York metropolis, the city that never sleeps. Fresh aromas of seductive rum and passion fruit from the beginning of the compositions will take you to the musk and gardenia heart, and then to the soft base of vanilla and tonka bean. It is available as 30, 50 and 80 ml EDP.
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Notes
Top
Mandarin OrangeFruits
Heart
JasmineGardenia
Base
MuskVanillaTonka Bean
Accords
White floral
100%
Fruity
85%
Citrus
81%
Sweet
68%
Musky
62%
Vanilla
52%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Ekhtiari by Lattafa Perfumes is a Aromatic Fruity fragrance for women and men. Ekhtiari was launched in 2019. Top notes are Mandarin Orange and Fruits; middle notes are Jasmine and Gardenia; base notes are Musk, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
Notes in Common
30% sharedShared (3)
GardeniaMuskTonka Bean
Only in 212 VIP
RumPassionfruitVanille
Only in Ekhtiari
Mandarin OrangeFruitsJasmineVanilla
Rating
3.88vs3.75
Ratings
5,795vs327
Concentration
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Launch Year
2010vs2019
Which should I buy?
212 VIP for the community favourite, Ekhtiari for the value.
- 212 VIP is rated higher by the community: 3.88 from 5,795 ratings, against 3.75 from 327.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for 212 VIP and "moderate" for Ekhtiari.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- 212 VIP is voted best for winter and fall; Ekhtiari for spring and summer.
- Carolina Herrera is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Lattafa Perfumes is budget (typically under $40).
Buy 212 VIP if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Ekhtiari if value for money matters most.