Fragrance comparison

MP8 vs Provocation for Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

MP8

Manny Pacman Pacquiao

3.754 votes

Rank #24,454 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Provocation for Men

Dieter Bohlen

3.002 votes

Rank #70,224 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Provocation for Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

MP8
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Provocation for Men
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

MP81/4

Provocation for Men3/4

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): Provocation for Men
Fragranxe ranking: MP8

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MP8Manny Pacman Pacquiao

Provocation for MenDieter Bohlen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityProvocation for Men

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

aromatic100%

lavender92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match52%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

BergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart1-2 hrs

LavenderVetiverSageNutmeg

Base2-4 hrs

Virginia CedarAmberVanilleMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotAmalfi LemonGreen NotesGranny Smith apple

Heart2 to 3 hours

Hinoki WoodNutmegHeliotropeTeak Wood

Base4 to 8 hours

PatchouliAmberTonka BeanVanille

Category winnerProvocation for MenLongest dry-down: 4 to 8 hours

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#24,454

PerfumerChris Buccellato, Neal Harris

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#70,224

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMP8Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MP8 by Manny Pacman Pacquiao opens with an immediate flash of tart Amalfi lemon and zesty bergamot. The citrus hits fast. It brings a crisp, locker-room splash that quickly dries down into a clean aromatic core of French lavender, earthy vetiver, and crushed herbal sage. A light dusting of warm nutmeg adds a touch of …

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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, MP8 or Provocation for Men?

Provocation for Men takes 3 of 4 categories. MP8 is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Provocation for Men is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose MP8 for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Provocation for Men for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, MP8 or Provocation for Men?

Provocation for Men lasts longest (Provocation for Men 80/100, MP8 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MP8 or Provocation for Men?

Provocation for Men projects furthest (Provocation for Men 100/100, MP8 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MP8 and Provocation for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Nutmeg and Amber.

Is MP8 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 MP8 and Provocation for Men?

MP8 has top notes of Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Vetiver, Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Vanille and Musk. 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.