Mandarin OrangeOpens with
Lilybelle®Heart
PatchouliDries down to
Émilie CoppermannThe nose · 82 fragrances · also made CH Insignia Men (2018)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Carolina Herrera · Sold as feminine
212 VIP Rose Smiley
The energy of an afternoon meeting transitioning into an evening celebration, where vibrant citrus and floral notes blend seamlessly with the rich warmth of powdery woods.
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212 VIP Rose SmileyPremium · $100–250
40%Similar accords, often for less004 Sublime Love · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares violet, black currant and patchouli8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Émilie Coppermann crafted 212 VIP Rose Smiley for Carolina Herrera in 2022, a fragrance that balances vibrant citrus and fruity notes with the depth of woody and floral accords. The mandarin orange and black currant open with a burst of freshness, followed by lilybelle and lavender, which add layers of softness and complexity. Rose oil and violet create a heart that is both romantic and modern, while patchouli and balsam fir ground the composition in a rich, powdery base. This fragrance embodies the brand's signature elegance with a contemporary twist.
Given its long-lasting nature, a single spray is sufficient for all-day wear. The composition takes about an hour to fully settle on the skin, so it's best applied well before you need to step out. This fragrance reads better close to the skin than across a room, making it ideal for intimate settings as much as more formal occasions.
Fig. 01 — 212 VIP Rose Smiley, Carolina Herrera
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Émilie Coppermann
Harmony born of oppositesÉmilie Coppermann is a Paris-born perfumer raised by hippie parents and a grandmother devoted to Chanel, whose compositions are known for an elegant signature built on the harmony of opposites and counterintuitive ingredient choices.
“I'll be where I'm least expected.”
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The original212 VIP Rose SmileyCarolina Herrera · Premium · $100–250Ajmal · 2014004 Sublime LoveShares Violet, Black currant and Patchouliunder $40★ 4.05 (19)
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Adds fresh spicy, green and white floral; shares four accords.
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 37%, disliked or hated by 9%.