Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black
Aromatic, amber, woody, leather, vanilla, and musky.
Key Notes: Absinthe, Black Leather, Vanilla, Musk.
212 VIP Black opens with a cool, bitter aromatic hit of absinthe before black leather creates a darker, smoother center. Vanilla and musk soften the drydown into a warm, addictive trail while keeping the overall profile bold and nocturnal.
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Route map
Scent Pyramid
- Top
- Absinthe
- Heart
- Black Leather
- Base
- Vanilla, Musk
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- Carolina Herrera
- Perfumer
- Carlos Benaïm, Anne Flipo
- Release year
- 2017
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Fragrance family
- Aromatic Ambery Woody
- Expected wear
- Long
- Projection
- Moderate
- Strength
- Strong
- Scent profile
- Aromatic, Amber, Woody, Leather, Vanilla, Musky
- Full bottle size
- 100 mL / 3.4 fl oz
- Availability
- Available
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- In Production
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
- Top
- Absinthe
- Middle
- Black Leather
- Base
- Vanilla, Musk
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Aromatic, Amber, Woody, Leather, Vanilla, Musky
Musk and woods create a skin-close, textural profile with a grounded finish.
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
When to Wear It
This warm woody profile has enough structure for professional or dressed-up settings while still fitting comfortably into evening plans and cool-weather weekends.
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black is a dark aromatic-amber fragrance built around absinthe, black leather, vanilla, and musk. Absinthe creates a sharp cool opening before leather adds depth and smoothness. Vanilla and musk warm the drydown without making it sugary. It is best suited to evening wear, cooler weather, and shoppers who want a modern leather fragrance with aromatic freshness and a sensual finish.
About the Brand
About the Brand
Carolina Herrera is a fashion house founded in New York in 1981, with a fragrance portfolio spanning polished florals, fruit, amber, woods, gourmand notes, fresh aromatics, leather, musk, and bold evening scents. Families such as 212, CH, Good Girl, and Bad Boy contain distinct flankers and versions, while Herrera Confidential explores a more material-focused luxury direction.
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Full Bottle Details
Full Bottle Details
Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black is available as a full-bottle fragrance in 100 mL / 3.4 fl oz.