YuzuOpens with
Madagascar PepperHeart
SkinDries down to
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Carolina Herrera · Sold as masculine
212 VIP Men Wins
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.
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212 VIP Men WinsPremium · $100–250
41%Similar accords, often for less800 Black · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares yuzu and tonka bean8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — 212 VIP Men Wins, 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
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Designer Carolina Herrera
More from the house · founded 1980 · Venezuela
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 9%.