Empire
meets 212 VIP Men.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Amber
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with green; Eau de toilette leads with fresh spicy. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Hinode EmpireConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Carolina Herrera 212 VIP MenEau de toilette Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Eau de toilette |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | United States |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | Not recorded | 2011 |
| Leading accords | green · aromatic · fresh spicy | fresh spicy · aromatic · vodka |
| Notes unique to this record | Tarragon, Basil, Bergamot, Green Notes, Jasmine, Freesia, Musk | Passionfruit, Lime, Pepper, Ginger, Vodka, Gin, Mint, Spices, Leather, Woodsy Notes |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.42 · 163 votes | 3.53 · 3,131 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.46 · 174 votes | 2.49 · 3,230 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Empire
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
212 VIP Men
Eau de toilette · US listing · 200 mL bottle
Alcohol denat., Aqua (water), Parfum (fragrance), Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bht, Coumarin, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, CI 60730 (ext. violet 2), CI 19140 (yellow 5), CI 17200 (red 33).
Source: Carolina Herrera official US product ingredient declaration · Checked 2026-09-22
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed green and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Eau de toilette
Start here if the listed fresh spicy and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.