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212 VIP Black Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle 212 VIP Black Elixir EDP
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2017 Year 2024
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 212 VIP Black Elixir EDP
This one's a proper mixed bag. Some reckon it's a stellar night out scent, a compliment magnet for the younger crowd. Others dismiss it as a generic, synthetic mess with woeful performance, a victim of reformulation. Expect it to be divisive.
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Our Verdict - Chill Zone EDP
This one's a divisive bargain bin find - some love the sweet lavender-vanilla combo for the price, others find it a fleeting, generic scent with dismal performance. Don't expect miracles, but it's a decent grab if you catch it cheap and don't mind reapplying.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
212 VIP Black Elixir EDP
Chill Zone EDP

Notes

212 VIP Black Elixir
Chill Zone

Base Notes

Only in 212 VIP Black Elixir
Absinth 46% Anise 31% Fennel 23%
Shared Notes
Lavender 100% vs 47%
Only in 212 VIP Black Elixir
Vanilla 64% Musk 36%

Accords

212 VIP Black Elixir Chill Zone
100%
Aromatic
64%
77%
Lavender
100%
96%
Vanilla
77%
79%
Anis
73%
Musky
44%
Fresh Spicy
71%
Amber
69%
66%
Powdery
62%
Bitter
60%
Sweet
Aromatic shared
100%
64%
Lavender shared
77%
100%
Vanilla shared
96%
77%
79%
73%
Fresh Spicy shared
44%
71%
69%
66%
62%
60%

Performance

212 VIP Black Elixir Chill Zone
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

212 VIP Black Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its sweet and aromatic profile, coupled with a generally moderate performance, makes it unsuitable for professional settings. It shines on dates and casual nights out where its playful charm and 'clubbing' vibe can be appreciated, though some find it versatile enough for formal evening events.

Chill Zone

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its poor longevity and close sillage make it suitable for office wear where it won't offend. The casual, clean profile is well-suited for everyday activities and even light sport, but it lacks the projection and sophistication for dates or formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
79%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, vanilla, lavender

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

212 VIP Black Elixir EDP
Chill Zone EDP
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