212 VIP Black Smiley
“212 VIP Black Smiley by Carolina Herrera is a Aromatic fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a fresh spicy, citrus composition with a vanilla undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2022, 212 VIP Black Smiley by Carolina Herrera is an aromatic fragrance for men crafted by perfumers Carlos Benaïm and Juliette Karagueuzoglou. The composition opens with a zesty blood orange and Tunisian neroli, followed by the warmth of ginger and Madagascar pepper. This freshness gives way to more complex notes like sesame and lavender extract before settling into a sweet vanilla bean and almond base. It captures a modern sensibility, blending unexpected contrasts to create a dynamic olfactory experience.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply two sprays to ensure the initial burst of citrus and spice stands out before transitioning into its warm base notes. This fragrance is best enjoyed close to skin for a personal touch rather than filling a room.
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.
Also created
Designer Carolina Herrera
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The story behind the bottle.
The energy of a city night where the zing of blood orange and ginger meets the cozy comfort of vanilla and almond, perfectly capturing an urban evening's vibrancy.
Fig. 01 — 212 VIP Black Smiley, Carolina Herrera
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