Fragrance comparison

Provocation for Men vs Gutenberg Limited

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Provocation for Men

Dieter Bohlen

3.002 votes

Rank #70,224 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Gutenberg Limited

Gutenberg Parfums

4.502 votes

Rank #59,556 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gutenberg Limited takes 2 of 2 categories.

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

Provocation for Men0/2

Gutenberg Limited2/2

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 Limited
Fragranxe ranking: Gutenberg Limited

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Provocation for MenDieter Bohlen

Gutenberg LimitedGutenberg Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 40%Want 60%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

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

woody100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

woody69%

earthy61%

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotAmalfi LemonGreen NotesGranny Smith apple

Heart2 to 3 hours

Hinoki WoodNutmegHeliotropeTeak Wood

Base4 to 8 hours

PatchouliAmberTonka BeanVanille

Top20-35 mins

BergamotAmalfi LemonAniseThymeCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderNutmegCloveCoriander

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverPatchoulioak mossAmberVanille

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

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#70,224

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,556

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGutenberg LimitedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

The first spray packs a punch. A sharp blast of Amalfi lemon and crushed bergamot snaps you awake immediately, backed by cooling green anise and pungent thyme. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol surge burns off, cardamom and warm nutmeg take over, softening the herbal bite into something rich and pleasantl…

Reviews →

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, Provocation for Men or Gutenberg Limited?

Gutenberg Limited takes 2 of 2 categories. Provocation for Men is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Gutenberg Limited is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Provocation for Men for a woody and vanilla character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Gutenberg Limited for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking.

Do Provocation for Men and Gutenberg Limited 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 Patchouli.

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

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

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

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. Gutenberg Limited has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Anise and Thyme, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Clove and Coriander, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, oak moss and Amber.