Carolina Herrera 2025 EDP

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212 VIP Black NY Rodeo

by Juliette Karagueuzoglou , Carlos Benaïm

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Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY Rodeo is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Juliette Karagueuzoglou and Carlos Benaïm. 212 VIP Black NY Rodeo opens with Lavender and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Absinth and Leather, and dries down to a base of Vetiver and Patchouli. Carolina Herrera's 212 VIP Black NY Rodeo carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a divisive affair. Some reckon its a mature, aromatic upgrade to the 212 VIP Black line, praising its restrained leather and herbal twists. Others just find it offensive, an old-fashioned misstep in a fancy bottle. Definitely try before you buy.
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212 VIP Black NY Rodeo Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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.

Notes

Top

LavenderLavenderRosemaryRosemary

Heart

AbsinthAbsinthLeatherLeather

Base

VetiverVetiverPatchouliPatchouli

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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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and longevity make it versatile for evening wear and dates, but the prominent leather and bitter notes may be too bold for everyday casual wear. Some find it suitable for the office due to its more mature profile, while others consider it too 'offensive' for such settings, suggesting it's best reserved for more deliberate occasions.

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

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About

It opens with a punchy, green aromatic hit of wild lavender and rosemary, giving it an initially clean, herbal profile. Soon, a prominent, slightly bitter leather accord takes centre stage, underscored by a hint of absinthe. The drydown settles into an earthy, woody base of vetiver and patchouli, adding depth to the mature, leathery core without succumbing to excessive sweetness.

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