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Provocation for Men vs Prestigio

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

Updated 161 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Provocation for Men takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Provocation for Men

    Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Prestigio

    Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Provocation for Men2/3
Prestigio1/3
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
Prestigio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Provocation for MenDieter Bohlen
PrestigioTonino Lamborghini
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 0%Had 40%Want 60%
3.38/ 5 · 159 votes
Have 66%Had 22%Want 12%
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

24%Love
44%Like
15%Ok
14%Dislike
4%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage100
♥ Love / hate50
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate65
Category winners

LongevityProvocation for Men

SillageProvocation for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value79
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
vanilla92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
aromatic69%
amber61%
citrus100%
powdery92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
sweet69%
musky61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, vanilla and amber

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
Amalfi LemonNutmegMandarin OrangePineapple
Heart
CinnamonAmberAfrican Orange FlowerViolet
Base
MuskVanilleVirginia CedarTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Nutmeg, Amber and Tonka Bean. 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
Spring69
Summer55
Fall95
Winter100
Day100
Night87
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men81
Unisex19
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,224

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,673

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerPrestigioHigher 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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Prestigio is an oriental spicy fragrance for men that opens with a bright splash of Amalfi lemon and juicy pineapple. As it settles, it reveals a heart of cinnamon and violet, grounded by a warm, woody base of vanilla and tonka bean. It is a versatile choice for casual evening wear during the cooler autumn months, off…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Provocation for Men or Prestigio?

Provocation for Men takes 2 of 3 categories. Provocation for Men is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Prestigio is rated 3.38/5 from 159 votes. Choose Provocation for Men for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Prestigio for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Provocation for Men or Prestigio?

Provocation for Men lasts longest (Provocation for Men 80/100, Prestigio 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Provocation for Men or Prestigio?

Provocation for Men projects furthest (Provocation for Men 100/100, Prestigio 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Provocation for Men and Prestigio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, vanilla and amber accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Nutmeg, Amber and Tonka Bean.

Is Provocation for Men or Prestigio better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Provocation for Men and Prestigio?

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. Prestigio has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Nutmeg, Mandarin Orange and Pineapple, heart notes of Cinnamon, Amber, African Orange Flower and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanille, Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean.

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