Carolina Herrera 2017 EDP

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212 VIP Black Elixir

by Carlos Benaïm , Anne Flipo

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Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Elixir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Carlos Benaïm and Anne Flipo. 212 VIP Black Elixir opens with Absinth, Anise, and Fennel, settles into a heart of Lavender, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vanilla. Carolina Herrera's 212 VIP Black Elixir carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Energetic
  • Playful
  • Confident
  • Modern
  • Sensual
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212 VIP Black Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Absinth46%
Anise31%
Fennel23%
Heartas listed
Lavender100%
Baseas listed
Vanilla64%
Musk36%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

212 VIP Black Elixir kicks off with an intriguing boozy hit of absinthe, anise, and fennel, a somewhat sharp aromatic opening. This quickly mellows into a heart of clean, fresh lavender, softening the edges. The dry-down is a sweet, tender vanilla, balanced by a pleasant musk, creating a smooth, youthful sensuality that lingers close to the skin.

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