Fragrance comparison

2am Kiss vs Provoke

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 279 ratings analysed

2am Kiss

Derek Lam 10 Crosby

3.49251 votes

Rank #10,665 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Provoke

AXE

4.1128 votes

Rank #17,781 SweetCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Provoke takes 4 of 7 categories.

2am Kiss
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Provoke
Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

2am Kiss3/7

Provoke4/7

Ratings & consensus: Provoke
Community sentiment: Provoke
Longevity: 2am Kiss
Sillage & projection: 2am Kiss
Value for money: Provoke
Versatility: Provoke
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 2am Kiss

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

2am KissDerek Lam 10 Crosby

ProvokeAXE

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.49/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 11%Had 26%Want 63%

Category winnerProvokeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

41%Like

8%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

251 votes

50%Love

29%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerProvokeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity2am Kiss

Sillage2am Kiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerProvokeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody83%

caramel65%

sweet48%

animalic30%

sweet100%

caramel90%

coconut80%

vanilla70%

powdery60%

nutty50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both caramel and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

AmberWoody NotesCaramel

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MarshmallowCoconut

Heart

CaramelHazelnut

Base

VanillaAmberWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesAmber, Woody Notes and Caramel. Durations are only published for 2am Kiss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer24

Fall100

Winter90

Day36

Night100

Spring44

Summer78

Fall44

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerProvokeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex45

Women50

Date 37%Party 30%Casual 24%Work 9%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews65

Overall rank#17,781

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winner2am KissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Derek Lam 10 Crosby 2am Kiss is a thick, shadowy amber perfume built around charred caramel and raw woody notes. The first spray delivers a dark, salted sweetness that feels sticky and dense rather than airy. Within ten minutes, heated tree resin emerges to temper the sugar, dragging the scent into a moody, late-night…

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Provoke by AXE is a sweet oriental blend that leans heavily into sugary warmth. It opens with bright coconut and fluffy marshmallow before settling into a rich, nutty caramel heart. This fragrance works well for younger men wanting a casual, everyday scent for cooler weather or nights out, offering a playful, gourmand…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 2am Kiss or Provoke?

Provoke takes 4 of 7 categories. 2am Kiss is rated 3.49/5 from 251 votes; Provoke is rated 4.11/5 from 28 votes. Choose 2am Kiss for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Provoke for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 2am Kiss or Provoke?

2am Kiss lasts longest (2am Kiss 69/100, Provoke 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 2am Kiss or Provoke?

2am Kiss projects furthest (2am Kiss 60/100, Provoke 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 2am Kiss and Provoke smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share caramel and sweet accords. Common notes include Amber, Woody Notes and Caramel.

Is 2am Kiss or Provoke better for summer or winter?

For summer, Provoke is the stronger pick. For winter, Provoke is the stronger pick. 2am Kiss suits evening wear; Provoke suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2am Kiss and Provoke?

2am Kiss features Amber, Woody Notes and Caramel. Provoke has top notes of Marshmallow and Coconut, heart notes of Caramel and Hazelnut, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Woody Notes.