212 VIP Men Wins
“212 VIP Men Wins by Carolina Herrera is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a fresh spicy, citrus composition with a aromatic undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2021, 212 VIP Men Wins by Carolina Herrera is an aromatic fougère fragrance that marries freshness with warmth. Created by perfumers Carlos Benaïm and Juliette Karagueuzoglou, this composition opens with a burst of yuzu and mandarin orange, followed by basil and Madagascar pepper for a spicy kick. The heart features lavender, while the base settles into skin-like warmth and tonka bean's sweet muskiness. This fragrance is a modern take on elegance, blending crisp freshness with subtle sophistication.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply two sprays to your pulse points. The yuzu and mandarin orange top notes are bright but fleeting, so ensure the skin-like warmth of the base notes carries through the day. This fragrance is best for daytime or early evening wear when its aromatic complexity can be fully appreciated.
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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Designer Carolina Herrera
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet confidence of stepping into an important meeting — where the fresh citrus and green notes mix with warm spices, grounding you in a moment of poised energy.
Fig. 01 — 212 VIP Men Wins, Carolina Herrera
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