Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY: released in 2023, coffee, warm spicy and aromatic, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY dupe we found is Bharara King — 86% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bharara King | 86% | about $35* (−12%) | 9h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Fragrance World Imperium | 85% | about $25* (−37%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | PARIS CORNER Voux Elegante | 84% | about $30* (−25%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Club De Nuit Urban Elixir | 83% | about $35* (−12%) | 8h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Maison Alhambra The Tux | 83% | about $30* (−25%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Delivers a sweet, rich warmth with prominent spicy depth, matching the confident stance of Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY.
It shares its citrus and fresh spicy accords with Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY, lasts about 9h against 6h and carries 1,597 community ratings.
Brings a bold herbal and spiced presence that mirrors the aromatic punch of Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY, opens on Grapefruit too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 296 community ratings.
Shares the warm, sophisticated aromatic spice and dark botanical energy found in Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY.
It shares its lavender and aromatic accords with Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 485 community ratings.
Channels a similarly vibrant mix of fresh citrus and deep aromatic spices as Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 3,839 community ratings.
Evokes a similar rich, evening-ready character with deep spiced undertones reminiscent of Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY.
It shares its warm spicy and woody accords with Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,110 community ratings.
Fragrance World Imperium, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY.
Bharara King, at about 9h on skin, against about 6h for Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY.
Bharara King, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Bharara King saves you about $10 a year against Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Bharara King (8.7h) — 1 of 5.
Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.