Fragrance comparison

Rock Candy vs Provocation

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

Rock Candy

Aubusson

4.504 votes

Rank #51,548 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Provocation

AXE

3.9416 votes

Rank #39,341 SweetAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Rock Candy
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Provocation
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rock Candy2/4

Provocation2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rock Candy
Sillage & projection: Provocation
Value for money: Rock Candy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Provocation

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rock CandyAubusson

ProvocationAXE

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 60%Had 0%Want 40%

3.94/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 30%Had 22%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

31%Love

44%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRock Candy

SillageProvocation

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value92

Category winnerRock CandyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

caramel61%

sweet100%

amber92%

caramel84%

woody77%

nutty69%

animalic61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both sweet and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White RumCaramelFruitsPear

Heart

MarshmallowJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanPatchouliVanillaMusk

Top

PearSpicy NotesLemonPepperWoody Notes

Heart

CaramelMarshmallowHazelnut

Base

AmbergrisVanilla

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Pear, Marshmallow and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring38

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,341

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerProvocationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rock Candy by Aubusson is a sweet, playful gourmand fragrance designed for those who love dessert-inspired scents. It opens with bright pear and candied fruit notes, leading into a cozy heart of fluffy marshmallow. The dry-down introduces a warm blend of vanilla, tonka bean, and soft musk, making it a comforting choic…

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Provocation by AXE blends pear and spicy notes into a warm, gourmand heart of caramel, marshmallow, and hazelnut. This oriental woody fragrance for men offers a comforting, sweet profile anchored by ambergris and vanilla. Ideal for casual evening wear during the cooler months, it provides a distinctive, accessible sce…

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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, Rock Candy or Provocation?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Rock Candy is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Provocation is rated 3.94/5 from 16 votes. Choose Rock Candy for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Provocation for a sweet and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rock Candy or Provocation?

Rock Candy lasts longest (Rock Candy 60/100, Provocation 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rock Candy or Provocation?

Provocation projects furthest (Provocation 54/100, Rock Candy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rock Candy and Provocation smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Caramel, Pear, Marshmallow and Vanilla.

Is Rock Candy or Provocation better for summer or winter?

Rock Candy suits day or night wear; Provocation suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rock Candy and Provocation?

Rock Candy has top notes of White Rum, Caramel, Fruits and Pear, heart notes of Marshmallow and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Vanilla and Musk. Provocation has top notes of Pear, Spicy Notes, Lemon and Pepper, heart notes of Caramel, Marshmallow and Hazelnut, a base of Ambergris and Vanilla.