Fragrance comparison

Gutenberg Man vs Provocation for Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

Gutenberg Man

Gutenberg Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #66,239 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Provocation for Men

Dieter Bohlen

3.002 votes

Rank #70,224 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gutenberg Man takes 2 of 2 categories.

Gutenberg Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking.
Provocation for Men
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Gutenberg Man2/2

Provocation for Men0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gutenberg ManGutenberg Parfums

Provocation for MenDieter Bohlen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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 hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomBergamotAmalfi LemonAniseThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderNutmegCloveCoriander

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverPatchouliGuaiac Woodoak mossAmberVanille

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotAmalfi LemonGreen NotesGranny Smith apple

Heart2 to 3 hours

Hinoki WoodNutmegHeliotropeTeak Wood

Base4 to 8 hours

PatchouliAmberTonka BeanVanille

Category winnerGutenberg ManLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,239

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,224

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGutenberg ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gutenberg Man opens with a sharp burst of green cardamom, zesty bergamot, and sweet anise that cuts through morning air. You notice the brisk lemon instantly. It feels like stepping into a traditional barbershop with freshly dried herbs on the counter. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into warm n…

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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…

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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, Gutenberg Man or Provocation for Men?

Gutenberg Man takes 2 of 2 categories. Gutenberg Man is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Provocation for Men is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Gutenberg Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Choose Provocation for Men for a woody and vanilla character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Do Gutenberg Man and Provocation for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Nutmeg and Patchouli.

Is Gutenberg Man or Provocation for Men better for summer or winter?

Provocation for Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gutenberg Man and Provocation for Men?

Gutenberg Man has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Anise, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Clove and Coriander, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and oak moss. 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.