Ben Sherman vs Provocation for Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Provocation for Men takes 2 of 3 categories.
Ben ShermanChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Provocation for MenChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Ben Sherman1/3
Provocation for Men2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Provocation for Men
- Sillage & projection
- Provocation for Men
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ben Sherman
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ben ShermanBen ShermanProvocation for MenDieter BohlenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 54%Had 8%Want 37%
3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 0%Had 40%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
36%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
50 votes
0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityProvocation for Men
SillageProvocation for Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
amber84%
woody77%
green69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
vanilla92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
aromatic69%
amber61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomBergamotMintTangerineAmalfi LemonLime
Heart
NutmegIncensePatchouli
Base
CoffeeAmberHayVirginia CedarVanilleVetiverMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotAmalfi LemonGreen NotesGranny Smith apple
Heart2 to 3 hours
Hinoki WoodNutmegHeliotropeTeak Wood
Base4 to 8 hours
PatchouliAmberTonka BeanVanille
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Nutmeg and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Provocation for Men, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring65
Summer25
Fall80
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,417
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#70,224
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBen ShermanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBen Sherman is a fresh, spice-forward cologne that pairs bright citrus with unexpected coffee and wood undertones. Designed for daily wear in temperate spring weather, it offers a clean, masculine dry-down that stays anchored by subtle amber and cedar base notes rather than evaporating into thin air.
Reviews →Provocation for Men by Dieter Bohlen is a woody spicy scent that balances crisp fruit with a warm, sweet base. It starts with a sharp splash of Amalfi lemon, bergamot, and crisp Granny Smith apple alongside fresh green notes. As the bright opening settles, an unusual woody heart of hinoki wood and teak wood emerges, s…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Ben Sherman or Provocation for Men?
Provocation for Men takes 2 of 3 categories. Ben Sherman is rated 3.92/5 from 50 votes; Provocation for Men is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ben Sherman for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Provocation for Men for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Ben Sherman or Provocation for Men?
Provocation for Men lasts longest (Provocation for Men 80/100, Ben Sherman 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ben Sherman or Provocation for Men?
Provocation for Men projects furthest (Provocation for Men 100/100, Ben Sherman 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ben Sherman and Provocation for Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Nutmeg and Patchouli.
Is Ben Sherman or Provocation for Men better for summer or winter?
Ben Sherman suits day or night wear; Provocation for Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ben Sherman and Provocation for Men?
Ben Sherman has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Tangerine, heart notes of Nutmeg, Incense and Patchouli, a base of Coffee, Amber, Hay and Virginia Cedar. Provocation for Men has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Green Notes and Granny Smith apple, heart notes of Hinoki Wood, Nutmeg, Heliotrope and Teak Wood, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanille.
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