Fragrance comparison

Provocation for Men vs Iris von Arnim

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Provocation for Men

Dieter Bohlen

3.002 votes

Rank #70,224 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Iris von Arnim

4.003 votes

Rank #55,824 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris von Arnim takes 2 of 3 categories.

Provocation for Men
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
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 Men1/3

Iris von Arnim2/3

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

Provocation for MenDieter Bohlen

Iris von ArnimIris von Arnim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 40%Want 60%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 89%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

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

woody100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotAmalfi LemonGreen NotesGranny Smith apple

Heart2 to 3 hours

Hinoki WoodNutmegHeliotropeTeak Wood

Base4 to 8 hours

PatchouliAmberTonka BeanVanille

Top

HyacinthMarigoldMandarin OrangeTangerineTarragon

Heart

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangPatchouliHeliotropeRoseMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanilleVetiverAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Heliotrope, Patchouli and Amber. 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

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

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#70,224

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,824

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIris von ArnimHigher 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…

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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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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 Iris von Arnim?

Iris von Arnim takes 2 of 3 categories. Provocation for Men is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Iris von Arnim is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Provocation for Men for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Iris von Arnim for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Provocation for Men or Iris von Arnim?

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

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

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

Do Provocation for Men and Iris von Arnim smell similar?

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

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

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

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

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. 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.