212 VIP

A M A Z I N G A B S O L U T E L Y A. N. G. E. L. I. C Everytime i try a new flanker from the 212 line i get blown away... i’ve probably never experienced rum in fragrances before i think i’ve smelled it in velvet orchid TM but it wasn’t as prominent I always see 212 vip testers in stores but they’re always finished or broke So that’s the first time I actually smelled it properly I got into that store as usual walked straight to the CH counter [my fav brand] I found the 212’s and the vip was one of them Fortunately the vip bottle was broke and Almost just ALMOST finished there was just a bit And the sprayer head also was missing So i said oh hell nah i ain’t gonna get out of dat store without trying it again properly i need to know what this shit smells like Guess what ! Even the testers strips were finished FROM THE WHOLE STORE I said bruh that ain’t gonna stop me either I got 2 scent strips from another store got back to the perfume shop tried to spray it on the strip but the tip was missing the head sprayer so it hurts when i try to press the tiny white tip that spits I endlessly tried every possible way it was so hard but i happily managed to literally make the strip wet with all of the left bits in the bottle Ohhh my gaaaah that’s SOOO UNIQUE I was getting a woody patchouli like woodiness without any earthiness basically woody rum Then the sharp woodiness which Im really into developed and turned softer and the gardenia started to smell more noticeable with just hues of fruitiness from the passion fruit its not strong or even noticeable at all Then u’ll just be left with vanilla musk and gardenia at the end and the vanilla here is one of the best vanilla notes i’ve ever experienced Its really addicting and creamy a bit similar to the ones used in good girl but here its much better So its a boozy vanilla musky white floral scent With an absolute strong projection as we are used to from CH

I blind bought this at TJ Maxx on clearance for $18, and I don't think I would have paid more, based SOLELY on the fact that for my personal taste, the bottle comes across as cheap and tacky. But I just personally prefer bottles with more classic design like Chanel or Dior or Guerlain, and even Lancome - a bit classic. I've been looking at this at TJ's for weeks though (we don't have a fragrance counter anymore #countrylifeproblems) because I LOVE rich vanillas right now and a blizzard is blowing in, so boozy vanilla was perfect for today! I'm SO glad I gave it a try. I definitely get the rum and passionfruit right from the start, and then the vanilla - I find the pyramid pretty right-on. I don't pick out gardenia, but I think that's good because often it's a cloying note to my nose. As the rum and passionfruit fade a bit, the vanilla and tonka develop and they all stay softly blended from then on. I've had this on for 4 1/2 hours right now and I can still smell it- the sillage is not huge, but I think for the first couple hours it probably leaves a noticeable trail. I love this in cold weather, and I feel like the passionfruit gives it enough of a tropical/exotic note that you could do this for summer nights as a fun change. Definitely an any-time choice for fall and winter and cool, early spring days. Just wishing the bottle was more elegant but I'm sure lots of people find it fun.

Once, I smelled a girl in a restaurant... A prominent liquour, a pleasant acidity and sweet in the most seductive way. And it smelled very pricey which didn’t relate to her style. I asked her. Hearing the name (Herrera perfumes isn’t what I associate with taste, plus “VIP”...) I doubted to ever buy it. But here I am after several hesitations in the store (where I couldn’t test the scent btw) I decided to go for it. It was smelling so nice on this lady... so I ignored the fact that it has an embarrasing name and took it home. That was 2 hours ago and I am smelling it on my skin right now: cheapy, average, musky floral and passionfruit. Almost like Miami Glow by jlo. I would never wear it to a club where I am on the guest list. My man said something like you get what you give and yeah... I spent 20€ on it so I shouldn‘t even complain. I just don’t understand the magic of the girl in the restaurant and her scent. Edit: Some weeks and tests later... Yes, it contains too much mushy musc but I would wear it to a club and confess I did this scent a little wrong in my review. I am now spraying it before bed, on weekends, enjoying the rum, enjoying the perfumey but comforting and youthfull/sexy sillage. Compliment getter.

This fragrance is just HEAVEN. I'm on my sixth bottle (or something like that) and i will keep buying it for eternity. This one is for gourmand, sweet, boozy lovers. You get sweet passionfruit and vanilla from the moment you spray it. Also you can really smell the rum, not too overbearing but just enough to give it a kick. When you spray this, you will constantly want to smell your own wrist (or wherever you spray) because it's that addictive. This will get you lots and lots of compliments! It's my signature fragrance and although i don't use it as often as i used to, i keep it for special occasions or for sexy time ;) I also love it that it's not a very known fragrance like La Vie est Belle because you will really stand out when wearing this. Longevity is great, you get at least 8-10 hours on the skin (on clothes even longer) and projection is also quite good. Be prepared for people to come up to you and smelling you haha 10/10 would recommend (but maybe test it first because it's quite sweet and boozy)

Okay, let me just say that I absolutely LOVE the packaging of this one! Its possibly the best looking bottle that I have in my wardrobe. And the scent is equally gorgeous, if not better. I get sweet vanilla with a tinge of rum, and some fruity accords to add depth. It smells young, delightful and plain mouthwatering! I'm not much into sweet scents but this is an exception. This is the kinda scent you would want to wear when you just want to have a great time! Ps. I don't get the comparisions to Lady Million. I have that one too and I don't think they're similar at all. On second thoughts, it actually reminds me a lot of another Paco Rabanne fragrance, Black Xs.