Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY Rodeo: released in 2025, aromatic, lavender and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY Rodeo dupe we found is Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Cab — 87% match, about $110 (estimate) versus about $100 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY Rodeo dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY Rodeo | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Cab | 87% | about $110 (+10%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Elixir | 82% | about $110 (+10%) | 8h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Salvatore Ferragamo Ferragamo Sublime Leather | 80% | about $45 (−55%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Tom Ford Ombre Leather 16 | 79% | about $150 (+50%) | 8h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Zara Raw Temptation | 83% | about $20 (−80%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Belongs to the same flanker family, offering a parallel take on urban nightlife with similar aromatic weight.
It shares its patchouli, aromatic and woody accords with Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY Rodeo, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 119 community ratings.
Leans into a similar dark, leathery, and spiced aromatic territory while carrying the signature house DNA.
It shares its woody, aromatic and herbal accords with Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY Rodeo, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 965 community ratings.
Plays with a prominent leather accord that sits comfortably in the same ruggedly smooth family as the reference.
It shares its woody and aromatic accords with Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY Rodeo, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 117 community ratings.
Evokes the warm aromatic sweetness and spicy herbal nuances found in the 212 VIP Black family for a fraction of the cost.
It shares its woody accords with Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY Rodeo, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 28 community ratings.
Focuses on a sophisticated, heavy leather profile reminiscent of the Saffiano leather heart in the reference scent.
It shares its earthy and patchouli accords with Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY Rodeo, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 631 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Zara Raw Temptation, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY Rodeo.
Tom Ford Ombre Leather 16, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY Rodeo.
Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Cab, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY Rodeo itself sells from $98 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black Cab actually costs about $20 a year MORE than Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY Rodeo. Both priced at 100 ml; 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Tom Ford Ombre Leather 16 comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Black NY Rodeo notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-22.