Fragrance comparison

Eau Provocateur vs No 9

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 328 ratings analysed

4 wins

Eau Provocateur

Agent Provocateur

3.57317 votes

Rank #11,357 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

No 9

Prudence Paris

3.5511 votes

Rank #63,894 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Provocateur takes 4 of 4 categories.

Eau Provocateur
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
No 9
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau Provocateur4/4

No 90/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau ProvocateurAgent Provocateur

No 9Prudence Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 317 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

3.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 44%Had 20%Want 36%

Category winnerEau ProvocateurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

49%Like

2%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

289 votes

9%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityEau Provocateur

SillageEau Provocateur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

fresh92%

citrus84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red BerriesCitruses

Heart

African Orange FlowerLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MyrhhTonka BeanVanille

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesSea water

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyFruity NotesJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliVetiverVanilleAmbergrisMuskCypress

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vanille. Durations are only published for No 9, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter66

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,357

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#63,894

PerfumerPrudence Kilgour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau ProvocateurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau Provocateur is a bright floral amber that opens with citrus and red berries, then settles into orange blossom, lily of the valley, vanilla, tonka, and myrrh. On skin, shoppers often describe a sharp or unusual start followed by a smoother, sweeter drydown. It suits someone who likes clean musk, soft sweetness, and…

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Prudence Paris No 9 opens with a brisk splash of sunlit citruses and salty sea water that feels like stepping out onto a breezy Mediterranean terrace. As the initial mist settles, sweet jasmine petals, tender lily-of-the-valley, and soft mixed orchard fruits create a bright, clean floral heart that never feels overly …

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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, Eau Provocateur or No 9?

Eau Provocateur takes 4 of 4 categories. Eau Provocateur is rated 3.57/5 from 317 votes; No 9 is rated 3.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose Eau Provocateur for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose No 9 for a white floral and fresh character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Provocateur or No 9?

Eau Provocateur lasts longest (Eau Provocateur 73/100, No 9 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Provocateur or No 9?

Eau Provocateur projects furthest (Eau Provocateur 68/100, No 9 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Provocateur and No 9 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vanille.

Is Eau Provocateur or No 9 better for summer or winter?

No 9 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Provocateur and No 9?

Eau Provocateur has top notes of Red Berries and Citruses, heart notes of African Orange Flower and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Myrhh, Tonka Bean and Vanille. No 9 has top notes of Citruses and Sea water, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Fruity Notes and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Vanille and Ambergris.