Carolina Herrera 2023 EDP

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212 VIP Black NY

by Juliette Karagueuzoglou , Carlos Benaïm

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Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Juliette Karagueuzoglou and Carlos Benaïm. 212 VIP Black NY opens with Grapefruit and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Absinth and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Vetiver and Coffee. Carolina Herrera's 212 VIP Black NY carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

If you're after a fresh twist on a familiar profile, this coffee-infused flanker is a solid shout, but temper expectations on performance. Don't go in expecting a gourmet coffee bomb; it's a subtle nod more than a full-on brew.
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  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Confident
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212 VIP Black NY Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom50%
Grapefruit50%
Heartas listed
Lavender60%
Absinth40%
Baseas listed
Coffee66%
Vetiver34%

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:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and the office, offering broad appeal. While pleasant for dates, its average longevity and projection prevent it from excelling in formal settings. The light coffee nuance isn't ideal for sporty activities.

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

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 a lively, fresh burst where crisp grapefruit meets the spicy warmth of cardamom. This quickly mellows into an aromatic heart of clean lavender and herbaceous absinthe, providing a cool counterpoint. The base settles into a smooth, slightly earthy coffee note, expertly blended with the dry, woody depth of vetiver, creating a refined and modern scent that's more fresh than gourmand.

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