Fragrance comparison

Elite Man vs Provocation

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

3 wins

Elite Man

Rasasi

4.502 votes

Rank #41,673 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Provocation

Angeline

3.1234 votes

Rank #67,209 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elite Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

Elite Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Provocation
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elite Man3/4

Provocation1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elite ManRasasi

ProvocationAngeline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

3.12/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 71%Had 15%Want 14%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

12%Love

26%Like

32%Ok

21%Dislike

9%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevityElite Man

SillageProvocation

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value42

Category winnerElite ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

fruity100%

rose83%

floral65%

sweet48%

powdery30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotBlackcurrantPineapplePepper

Heart

PatchouliJasmineRoseBirch Tar

Base

VanillaAmberMuskMoss

Top

PeachBlackcurrant

Heart

RosePepper

Base

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Pepper, Rose and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall50

Winter10

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,673

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#67,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElite ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elite Man by Rasasi brings a vibrant burst of pineapple and zesty bergamot that feels built for warmer days. This fruity chypre settles into a grounding base of moss and vanilla, providing a clean and playful profile. It is a straightforward option for those seeking an everyday scent that balances energetic top notes …

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Angeline Provocation opens with a sharp burst of sweet peach and tart blackcurrant before settling into a spicy floral heart. Pink pepper cuts through the jammy rose, giving the fruity top notes an unexpected bite. As it dries down, soft vanilla and powdery musk warm the skin, turning a bright spring daytime scent int…

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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, Elite Man or Provocation?

Elite Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Elite Man is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Provocation is rated 3.12/5 from 34 votes. Choose Elite Man for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Provocation for a fruity and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elite Man or Provocation?

They last about the same: Elite Man 60/100, Provocation 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Elite Man or Provocation?

Provocation projects furthest (Provocation 53/100, Elite Man 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elite Man and Provocation smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Pepper, Rose and Vanilla.

Is Elite Man or Provocation better for summer or winter?

Elite Man suits daytime wear; Provocation suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elite Man and Provocation?

Elite Man has top notes of Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Pineapple and Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine, Rose and Birch Tar, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Moss. Provocation has top notes of Peach and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Rose and Pepper, a base of Vanilla and Musk.