Is Zara Tobacco Collection Intense Dark Exclusive a dupe of Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men?
212 VIP Men EDT
Carolina Herrera by Emilio Valeros, Lucas Sieuzac, Émilie Coppermann Original Statement
212 VIP Men EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDT |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2011 | Year | 2016 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Tobacco Collection Intense Dark Exclusive EDT
While both share a fresh, spicy, and fruity profile, Zara's Tobacco Collection Intense Dark Exclusive leans into a bolder, sweeter, and more affordable experience. 212 VIP Men offers a more unique vodka-infused profile with a smoother, warmer, and more mature feel. The Zara is an excellent choice if you crave a budget-friendly, designer-like fragrance. 212 VIP Men, however, justifies its higher price with a distinctive and memorable character that is more refined and less overtly sweet.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- 212 VIP Men
- Tobacco Collection Intense Dark Exclusive
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a bold, sweet tobacco scent.
- You're on a budget but want a designer feel.
- You prefer a stronger projection.
- You enjoy prominent apple and tonka notes.
- You want a unique vodka and gin fragrance.
- You prefer a smoother, more refined scent.
- You want something more suitable for clubbing.
- You appreciate a warmer, leathery drydown.
A party scent in the plainest sense: loud, cold and boozy, with a leathery edge. Vodka, gin and mint carry it, with passionfruit and ginger for fizz. Made for nights out.
Rich green apple, spicy tobacco, and sweet tonka swirl together for a bold, modern scent that punches above its price. Perfect for fall evenings and those who want affordable drama with a designer vibe.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Core Notes
Core Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Pepper
12% share of the perfume
Mint
12% share of the perfume
Apple
11% share of the perfume
Bergamot
9% share of the perfume
Heart Notes
Vodka
12% share of the perfume
Gin
11% share of the perfume
Spicy Notes
10% share of the perfume
Mint
8% share of the perfume
Base Notes
Base Notes
Tonka Bean
14% share of the perfume
Vanilla
8% share of the perfume
Cashmeran
5% share of the perfume
Mint
8%
vs
11%
Pepper
7%
vs
11%
Vodka
12% share of the perfume
Passionfruit
11% share of the perfume
Lime
11% share of the perfume
Gin
11% share of the perfume
Spicy Notes
10% share of the perfume
Ginger
9% share of the perfume
Amber
9% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
7% share of the perfume
Leather
5% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
14% share of the perfume
Coumarin
13% share of the perfume
Apple
11% share of the perfume
Tobacco
10% share of the perfume
Bergamot
9% share of the perfume
Vanilla
8% share of the perfume
Basil
7% share of the perfume
Cashmeran
5% share of the perfume
Coumarin
13% share of the perfume
Pepper
7%
vs
11%
Passionfruit
11% share of the perfume
Lime
11% share of the perfume
Ginger
9% share of the perfume
Mint
12% share of the perfume
Apple
11% share of the perfume
Bergamot
9% share of the perfume
Vodka
12% share of the perfume
Gin
11% share of the perfume
Spicy Notes
10% share of the perfume
Mint
8% share of the perfume
Tobacco
10% share of the perfume
Basil
7% share of the perfume
Amber
9% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
7% share of the perfume
Leather
5% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
14% share of the perfume
Vanilla
8% share of the perfume
Cashmeran
5% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Cold spirits and fruit suit warmer weather, while the amber and leather base extends it into autumn; spring and autumn both work.
Occasions
Loud and long-lasting, it is built for dates, parties and evenings out. It is a bit much for the office and not made for sport.
Seasons
The spicy green opening and sweet tobacco-amber base feel most at home in cool to cold weather, making this ideal for fall and winter. The fresh fruity-mint aspect gives a nod to spring, but it can be cloying in summer heat.
Occasions
The scent's bold spicy-tobacco character makes it better suited for casual or date scenarios, where its sweetness and projection can be appreciated. It can feel too assertive and sweet for office or sporty wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Pepper, Mint
Adds apple and basil, drops amber and gin
Where to buy
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