Canvas vs Maitresse Eau Provocateur
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Maitresse Eau Provocateur takes 5 of 7 categories.
CanvasChoose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maitresse Eau ProvocateurChoose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Canvas2/7
Maitresse Eau Provocateur5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Maitresse Eau Provocateur
- Community sentiment
- Maitresse Eau Provocateur
- Longevity
- Canvas
- Sillage & projection
- Maitresse Eau Provocateur
- Value for money
- Maitresse Eau Provocateur
- Versatility
- Canvas
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Maitresse Eau Provocateur
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CanvasAqualisMaitresse Eau ProvocateurAgent ProvocateurWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 34%Had 6%Want 59%
3.59/ 5 · 315 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerMaitresse Eau ProvocateurRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
32%Like
20%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
44 votes
17%Love
57%Like
4%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
287 votes
Category winnerMaitresse Eau ProvocateurMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCanvas
SillageMaitresse Eau Provocateur
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMaitresse Eau ProvocateurBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
iris92%
yellow floral84%
floral77%
sweet69%
musky61%
powdery100%
fruity92%
yellow floral84%
iris77%
floral69%
rose61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both powdery, iris and yellow floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
FreesiaPink PepperYlang-YlangBergamot
Heart
IrisMimosaJasmine SambacRose Oil
Base
White MuskVanillaTonka BeanTobaccoHaitian Vetiver
Top
Granny Smith appleAcai BerryYlang-YlangGrapefruitBergamotCassis
Heart
IrisMimosaRoseJasmine Sambac
Base
Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmberMuskVanillaCedar
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Bergamot, Iris and Mimosa. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer73
Fall82
Winter45
Day100
Night20
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter32
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCanvasMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#24,236
PerfumerAmandine Galliano
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#15,020
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerMaitresse Eau ProvocateurHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCanvas opens with bright freesia and sparkling pink pepper before settling into a soft heart of iris and mimosa. Clean white musk and warm vanilla anchor the dry down, while subtle Haitian vetiver adds grounding texture. It wears light and airy, creating a quiet floral aura suited for cool spring mornings.
Reviews →A powdery fruity floral built around crisp green apple, iris, mimosa and rose, Maitresse Eau Provocateur wears brighter and easier than the richer Agent Provocateur style many people expect. It opens fresh and slightly tart, then softens into a cool floral heart with a gentle amber, sandalwood and tonka base. It suits…
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, Canvas or Maitresse Eau Provocateur?
Maitresse Eau Provocateur takes 5 of 7 categories. Canvas is rated 3.70/5 from 44 votes; Maitresse Eau Provocateur is rated 3.59/5 from 315 votes. Choose Canvas for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maitresse Eau Provocateur for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Canvas or Maitresse Eau Provocateur?
Canvas lasts longest (Canvas 67/100, Maitresse Eau Provocateur 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Canvas or Maitresse Eau Provocateur?
Maitresse Eau Provocateur projects furthest (Maitresse Eau Provocateur 55/100, Canvas 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Canvas and Maitresse Eau Provocateur smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, iris and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Iris and Mimosa.
Is Canvas or Maitresse Eau Provocateur better for summer or winter?
For summer, Canvas is the stronger pick. For winter, Canvas is the stronger pick. Canvas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Canvas and Maitresse Eau Provocateur?
Canvas has top notes of Freesia, Pink Pepper, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Mimosa, Jasmine Sambac and Rose Oil, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Tobacco. Maitresse Eau Provocateur has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Acai Berry, Ylang-Ylang and Grapefruit, heart notes of Iris, Mimosa, Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.
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