Our take
What does 212 VIP smell like?
Launched in 2010, 212 VIP extends Carolina Herrera’s 212 line, named after Manhattan’s area code, with a version designed for the night. The opening is tangy and festive: exotic passion fruit lifted by a slightly green bitter orange. The heart pairs creamy gardenia with a musky accord that feels like clean, warm skin. Vanilla, tonka bean and benzoin give the base a gourmand, gently powdery, ambery sweetness that clings. The whole suggests a club, a fruity cocktail, a going-out mood that is more party than polish. It is built for fun and instant appeal rather than contemplation, and it knows it.
When to wear it
For evenings, nights out with friends and dates, especially in cooler weather. It suits younger women who like sweet, fruity scents.
It belongs to the Floral, Woody, Musky family. 212 VIP is one of 3 creations by Carolina Herrera in our encyclopedia.
