212 VIP Black Extra
“212 VIP Black Extra by Carolina Herrera is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for men”
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Well loved by wearers — a warm spicy, coca-cola composition with a cacao undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2019, 212 VIP Black Extra by Carolina Herrera is an Oriental Fougere fragrance created by Carlos Benaïm and Juliette Karagueuzoglou. This composition opens with a vibrant blend of Coca-Cola and rum, adding a surprising twist to the traditional fougère structure. The heart notes of lavender and grapefruit provide a crisp contrast before giving way to a warm base of cacao pod, leather, moss, and musk. It’s this interplay between sweet and spicy that makes 212 VIP Black Extra stand out.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for best results — it blooms within minutes but holds steady throughout the day. The rum and cacao notes are particularly noticeable close to skin, so a lighter application works well if you prefer subtlety.
Carlos Benaïm
Founding perfumer · 189 fragrances · b. 1949 · Moroccan-French
“The best fragrances are the ones that feel like they've always existed.”
Carlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades. Born in Tangier and raised between Morocco and Paris, he brings a multicultural sensibility to his work. He is the co-creator of iconic fragrances including Ralph Lauren Polo, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, and numerous compositions for Dior and YSL. Benaïm is revered within the trade as a perfumer's perfumer — technically flawless, endlessly creative.
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The story behind the bottle.
The after-hours energy of a bustling city, where the buzz of conversation mingles with the scent of dark chocolate and warm leather upholstery in an upscale lounge.
Fig. 01 — 212 VIP Black Extra, Carolina Herrera
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