Fragrance comparison

Iris von Arnim vs Provocation for Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

Iris von Arnim

4.003 votes

Rank #55,824 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%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?

Iris von Arnim takes 2 of 3 categories.

Iris von Arnim
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Provocation for Men
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Iris von Arnim2/3

Provocation for Men1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Iris von Arnim
Sillage & projection: Provocation for Men
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iris von Arnim

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris von ArnimIris von Arnim

Provocation for MenDieter Bohlen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 89%

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

3 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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityIris von Arnim

SillageProvocation for Men

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

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HyacinthMarigoldMandarin OrangeTangerineTarragon

Heart

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangPatchouliHeliotropeRoseMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanilleVetiverAmberBenzoin

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotAmalfi LemonGreen NotesGranny Smith apple

Heart2 to 3 hours

Hinoki WoodNutmegHeliotropeTeak Wood

Base4 to 8 hours

PatchouliAmberTonka BeanVanille

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Heliotrope, Nutmeg and Vanille. Durations are only published for Provocation for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

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#55,824

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,224

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIris von ArnimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris von Arnim opens with a sharp burst of hyacinth, green tarragon, and bittersweet marigold before settling into powdery iris and warm sandalwood. Created by perfumer Kim Weisswange to match the feel of luxury cashmere, this floral scent builds a soft, golden warmth around ylang-ylang, benzoin, and vanilla. It fits …

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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, Iris von Arnim or Provocation for Men?

Iris von Arnim takes 2 of 3 categories. Iris von Arnim is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Provocation for Men is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Iris von Arnim for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, 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, Iris von Arnim or Provocation for Men?

Iris von Arnim lasts longest (Iris von Arnim 100/100, Provocation for Men 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris von Arnim or Provocation for Men?

Provocation for Men projects furthest (Provocation for Men 100/100, Iris von Arnim 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris von Arnim and Provocation for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Heliotrope, Nutmeg and Vanille.

Is Iris von Arnim or Provocation for Men better for summer or winter?

Iris von Arnim suits evening wear; Provocation for Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris von Arnim and Provocation for Men?

Iris von Arnim has top notes of Hyacinth, Marigold, Mandarin Orange and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli, a base of Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Vanille and Vetiver. 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.