Carrington vs Provocation for Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Carrington takes 2 of 4 categories.
CarringtonChoose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Provocation for MenChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Carrington2/4
Provocation for Men1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Provocation for Men
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Carrington
- Fragranxe ranking
- Carrington
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CarringtonCharles of the RitzProvocation for MenDieter BohlenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 36%Had 27%Want 38%
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 hate41%Love
36%Like
9%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
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
LongevityTie
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 botharomatic100%
vanilla92%
powdery84%
floral77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
vanilla92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
aromatic69%
amber61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both vanilla, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LavenderAniseBergamotAmalfi LemonBasil
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineGeraniumVirginia CedarPatchouliFernVetiver
Base6-8+ hrs
HeliotropeMuskAmberVanilleoak mossTonka Bean
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotAmalfi LemonGreen NotesGranny Smith apple
Heart2 to 3 hours
Hinoki WoodNutmegHeliotropeTeak Wood
Base4 to 8 hours
PatchouliAmberTonka BeanVanille
Category winnerCarringtonLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring58
Summer33
Fall83
Winter100
Day78
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#53,780
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#70,224
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCarringtonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCarrington by Charles of the Ritz smells like old-school boardroom authority wrapped in velvet. The cologne opens with a crisp flash of tart Amalfi lemon, sharp French lavender, and herbal basil that bites clean for ten minutes. Then the warmth creeps in. Spicy carnation, dark patchouli, and earthy forest fern fill th…
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, Carrington or Provocation for Men?
Carrington takes 2 of 4 categories. Carrington is rated 4.05/5 from 22 votes; Provocation for Men is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Carrington for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Provocation for Men for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Carrington or Provocation for Men?
They last about the same: Carrington 80/100, Provocation for Men 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Carrington or Provocation for Men?
Provocation for Men projects furthest (Provocation for Men 100/100, Carrington 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Carrington and Provocation for Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Patchouli and Heliotrope.
Is Carrington or Provocation for Men better for summer or winter?
Carrington suits evening wear; Provocation for Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Carrington and Provocation for Men?
Carrington has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Heliotrope, Musk, Amber and Vanille. 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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