Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Eau de Parfum 200ml Spray

Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Eau de Parfum 200ml is a confident, slightly hedonistic fragrance for men, launched in 2017 and signed by master perfumers Carlos Benaïm and Anne Flipo. A bold opening of absinthe, anise and fennel leads into an aromatic lavender heart, before settling into a long-wearing, sensual base of black vanilla husk, leather and musk — designed by the brand as a portrait of a man who owns the night.

About 212

Carolina Herrera was founded in New York in 1981 by Venezuelan-American designer Carolina Herrera. The brand's fragrance line, produced under licence by Puig, includes the long-running 212 series — named after Manhattan's iconic area code — which began with 212 for women in 1997. 212 VIP Black extends the masculine pillar of the line into a darker, sweeter, party-ready evening register.

Fragrance notes

• Top: Absinthe, Anise, Fennel
• Heart: Lavender
• Base: Black Vanilla Husk, Leather, Musk

Olfactory family: Aromatic Amber Woody  |  Launched: 2017  |  Perfumers: Carlos Benaïm, Anne Flipo

Who it's for

212 VIP Black suits men looking for a confident, evening-leaning signature with a sweet, smoky drydown and strong projection. The composition is at its best in autumn and winter, ideal for date-night, dinner and party contexts. Anyone drawn to fragrances such as Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de l'Homme or Carolina Herrera Bad Boy will recognise the territory. The 200ml format is a particularly economical size for daily wear over the long term.

How to wear it

Spray onto pulse points — the inner wrists, sides of the neck and chest — from around 15 cm away. Apply to clean, moisturised skin straight after a shower for the longest wear. Two to three sprays balance well; the vanilla-and-leather drydown develops on warm skin and rewards a moderate, considered hand.

Specifications

• Size: 200ml
• Concentration: Eau de Parfum
• Gender: Men
• Brand: Carolina Herrera
• Line: 212 VIP Black
• Year: 2017
• Perfumers: Carlos Benaïm, Anne Flipo