LavenderOpens with
Black LicoriceHeart
VanillaDries down to
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Carolina Herrera · Sold as masculine
212 VIP Black Elixir
The moment you step into an intimate club where the air is thick with anticipation and the scent of black licorice lingers in the background.
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212 VIP Black ElixirPremium · $100–250
69%Similar accords, often for lessLavender & Vanilla Relax · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · all 2 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2025, 212 VIP Black Elixir by Carolina Herrera is a bold and captivating Oriental Fougere fragrance that reimagines the original 212 VIP Black. This new scent delves into new dimensions of masculine identity with an intense blend of black lavender, black licorice, and black vanilla. The top note of lavender introduces a crisp freshness, while the middle note of black licorice adds a distinctive depth and spiciness. The base note of vanilla brings warmth and sophistication, creating a complex and intriguing composition.
This fragrance has a strong opening, so start with one spray to let it develop on your skin. The base notes will take about an hour to fully bloom, making it perfect for evening wear or special occasions where you want to make a lasting impression.
Fig. 01 — 212 VIP Black Elixir, Carolina Herrera
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Juliette Karagueuzoglou
A sandalwood palace in Sherwood ForestJuliette Karagueuzoglou is a perfumer whose earliest scent memories include her parents' house and the smell of asphalt after rain, deciding at thirteen to pursue perfumery as a career.
Co-created with Carlos Benaïm
The 212 line
84 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Carolina Herrera
More from the house · founded 1980 · Venezuela
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With Loewe Esencia Pour Homme 40 Aniversario
Adds woody, fresh spicy and green; shares lavender.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 53%, disliked or hated by 7%.