Fragrance comparison

CK be vs L’Agent Eau Provocateur

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 7,231 ratings analysed

CK be

Calvin Klein

3.836,516 votes

Rank #29,174 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

L’Agent Eau Provocateur

Agent Provocateur

3.51715 votes

Rank #3,113 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Agent Eau Provocateur takes 4 of 7 categories.

CK be
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
L’Agent Eau Provocateur
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

CK be3/7

L’Agent Eau Provocateur4/7

Ratings & consensus: CK be
Community sentiment: CK be
Longevity: L’Agent Eau Provocateur
Sillage & projection: L’Agent Eau Provocateur
Value for money: L’Agent Eau Provocateur
Versatility: CK be
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L’Agent Eau Provocateur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CK beCalvin Klein

L’Agent Eau ProvocateurAgent Provocateur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6,516 votes

Have 51%Had 39%Want 10%

3.51/ 5 · 715 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerCK beRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

6,516 votes

17%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

345 votes

Category winnerCK beMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityL’Agent Eau Provocateur

SillageL’Agent Eau Provocateur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value80

Category winnerL’Agent Eau ProvocateurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

musky77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderGreen NotesBergamotMintJuniperMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

Green GrassJasminePeachFreesiaMagnoliaOrchid

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskSandalwoodCedarAmberVanillaOpoponax

Top

Green NotesBergamotMelonRed ApplePeachMandarin Orange

Heart

MagnoliaJasmineFreesiaRoseYlang-YlangTuberose

Base

MuskPatchouliSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for CK be, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer100

Fall53

Winter30

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCK beMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex54

Women2

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,174

PerfumerRené Morgenthaler

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,113

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews141

Category winnerL’Agent Eau ProvocateurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK be by Calvin Klein is a clean, understated calvin klein perfume created for daily casual wear. Released in 1996, it focuses on intimate freshness rather than room-filling power. The scent opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, mint, and aromatic lavender, evoking the crisp sensation of fresh laundry…

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L’Agent Eau Provocateur is a soft floral musk with a bright mandarin opening, a smooth magnolia and jasmine heart, and a clean woody base. It reads fresher and easier to wear than the darker Agent Provocateur style, with green and powdery touches that keep it polished. It may suit someone who wants a daytime white flo…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, CK be or L’Agent Eau Provocateur?

L’Agent Eau Provocateur takes 4 of 7 categories. CK be is rated 3.83/5 from 6,516 votes; L’Agent Eau Provocateur is rated 3.51/5 from 715 votes. Choose CK be for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose L’Agent Eau Provocateur for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, CK be or L’Agent Eau Provocateur?

L’Agent Eau Provocateur lasts longest (L’Agent Eau Provocateur 79/100, CK be 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK be or L’Agent Eau Provocateur?

L’Agent Eau Provocateur projects furthest (L’Agent Eau Provocateur 68/100, CK be 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK be and L’Agent Eau Provocateur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and woody accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is CK be or L’Agent Eau Provocateur better for summer or winter?

For summer, CK be is the stronger pick. For winter, L’Agent Eau Provocateur is the stronger pick. CK be suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CK be and L’Agent Eau Provocateur?

CK be has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Green Grass, Jasmine, Peach and Freesia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber. L’Agent Eau Provocateur has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot, Melon and Red Apple, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine, Freesia and Rose, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber.