Fragrance comparison

MAC Hue: MV2 vs Provocation for Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 111 ratings analysed

MAC Hue: MV2

MAC

4.26109 votes

Rank #6,290 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Provocation for Men

Dieter Bohlen

3.002 votes

Rank #73,030 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Provocation for Men takes 2 of 3 categories.

MAC Hue: MV2
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Provocation for Men
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

MAC Hue: MV21/3

Provocation for Men2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Provocation for Men
Sillage & projection: Provocation for Men
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: MAC Hue: MV2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MAC Hue: MV2MAC

Provocation for MenDieter Bohlen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

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

57%Love

28%Like

1%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

109 votes

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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityProvocation for Men

SillageProvocation for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery83%

lavender65%

citrus48%

aromatic30%

woody100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both vanilla, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi Lemon

Heart

Lavender

Base

VanilleHeliotrope

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotAmalfi LemonGreen NotesGranny Smith apple

Heart2 to 3 hours

Hinoki WoodNutmegHeliotropeTeak Wood

Base4 to 8 hours

PatchouliAmberTonka BeanVanille

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer42

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#73,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMAC Hue: MV2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MAC Hue: MV2 opens with a splash of zesty Amalfi lemon that cuts straight through cool lavender. As the sharp top note mellows, sweet vanilla and powdery heliotrope settle onto skin, creating a warm, custardy comfort. Designed for cold winter days, this discontinued gourmand strikes a soft balance between citrus fresh…

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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, MAC Hue: MV2 or Provocation for Men?

Provocation for Men takes 2 of 3 categories. MAC Hue: MV2 is rated 4.26/5 from 109 votes; Provocation for Men is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose MAC Hue: MV2 for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Provocation for Men for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, MAC Hue: MV2 or Provocation for Men?

Provocation for Men lasts longest (Provocation for Men 80/100, MAC Hue: MV2 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MAC Hue: MV2 or Provocation for Men?

Provocation for Men projects furthest (Provocation for Men 100/100, MAC Hue: MV2 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MAC Hue: MV2 and Provocation for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Vanille and Heliotrope.

Is MAC Hue: MV2 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 MAC Hue: MV2 and Provocation for Men?

MAC Hue: MV2 has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vanille and Heliotrope. 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.