Coca-ColaOpens with
LavenderHeart
Cacao PodDries down to
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212 VIP Black Extra
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.
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212 VIP Black ExtraPremium · $100–250
33%Similar accords, often for lessIntuition · AramisMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares grapefruit, lavender and leather8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — 212 VIP Black Extra, Carolina Herrera
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Carlos Benaïm
The quiet geniusCarlos 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.
“Perfumers always strive to create a scent that will have long lasting appeal but we never fully know in advance.”
Carlos Benaïm · The Candy Perfume Boy, April 2015
Co-created with Juliette Karagueuzoglou
The 212 line
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Designer Carolina Herrera
More from the house · founded 1980 · Venezuela
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The original212 VIP Black ExtraCarolina Herrera · Premium · $100–250Aramis · 2025IntuitionShares Grapefruit, Lavender and Leather$40–100★ 3.61 (241)33%Match
Davidoff · 2008Silver Shadow PrivateShares Lavender, Leather and Muskunder $40★ 3.82 (158)33%Match
ZaraZara for Him SilverShares Grapefruit, Lavender and Muskunder $40★ 4.12 (60)32%Match
Cacharel · 2015Amor Amor L'Eau (2015)Shares Coca-cola, Grapefruit and Musk$40–100★ 3.82 (49)
With Carolina Herrera 212 Heroes For Men Body Spray
Adds fruity, fresh and aquatic; shares leather and musk.
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 56%, disliked or hated by 7%.