Carolina Herrera 2024 EDP

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212 VIP Black MTV

by Juliette Karagueuzoglou , Carlos Benaïm

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Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black MTV is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Juliette Karagueuzoglou and Carlos Benaïm. 212 VIP Black MTV opens with Lemon and Lavender, settles into a heart of Absinth and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Leather and Vetiver. Carolina Herrera's 212 VIP Black MTV carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Don't be fooled by the limited edition packaging; this is just the classic 212 VIP Black in a new bottle. A marketing trick, plain and simple, but still a solid, if unoriginal, aromatic-leather scent for those who like the original.
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lavender58%
Lemon42%
Heartas listed
Absinth66%
Saffron34%
Baseas listed
Leather59%
Vetiver41%

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 Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and winter pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

The aromatic and leather accords make this suitable for evening events and casual wear, leaning more towards social occasions than office environments. Its lack of significant sillage or longevity details, combined with the general warmth, suggests it would not be ideal for sport.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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

Opens with an aromatic hit of lavender, sharpened by a zesty lemon that quickly fades. The heart introduces a slightly bitter, green absinth note intertwined with the spicy, leathery warmth of saffron. The base dries down to a smooth, dark leather, grounded by the earthy, woody tones of vetiver, providing a sophisticated, enduring finish.

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