Fragrance comparison

Seductive vs Agarwood Collection Provocative

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 257 ratings analysed

Seductive

Boadicea the Victorious

3.93206 votes

Rank #7,782 WoodyAromatic

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55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Agarwood Collection Provocative

Boadicea the Victorious

4.4151 votes

Rank #11,691 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agarwood Collection Provocative takes 4 of 7 categories.

Seductive
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Agarwood Collection Provocative
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Seductive3/7

Agarwood Collection Provocative4/7

Ratings & consensus: Agarwood Collection Provocative
Community sentiment: Agarwood Collection Provocative
Longevity: Agarwood Collection Provocative
Sillage & projection: Agarwood Collection Provocative
Value for money: Seductive
Versatility: Seductive
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Seductive

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SeductiveBoadicea the Victorious

Agarwood Collection ProvocativeBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.41/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 25%Had 5%Want 70%

Category winnerAgarwood Collection ProvocativeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

206 votes

61%Love

27%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerAgarwood Collection ProvocativeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAgarwood Collection Provocative

SillageAgarwood Collection Provocative

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value25

Category winnerSeductiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

herbal48%

fresh30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ResinMintIris

Heart

FirRosemaryJasmine

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top

FirRosemaryArtemisiaMint

Heart

JuniperSageVirginia CedarLavenderPepper

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Fir, Rosemary and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer50

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring76

Summer29

Fall100

Winter59

Day91

Night100

Category winnerSeductiveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex37

Women0

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,782

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#11,691

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerSeductiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Seductive by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a cold burst of mint, resinous sap, and powdery iris. As the fragrance settles, earthy fir needles and sharp rosemary blend into a dark base of patchouli and sandalwood. It shines in crisp winter air and cool autumn dampness, offering a raw forest floor feel for lovers o…

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Boadicea the Victorious Agarwood Collection Provocative opens with an icy surge of fir needles, fresh mint, and bitter artemisia before settling into a warm balsamic heart of sage, juniper, and black pepper. As heat rises on skin, real agarwood, dark musk, and resinous amber emerge, projecting a dry coniferous woodine…

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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, Seductive or Agarwood Collection Provocative?

Agarwood Collection Provocative takes 4 of 7 categories. Seductive is rated 3.93/5 from 206 votes; Agarwood Collection Provocative is rated 4.41/5 from 51 votes. Choose Seductive for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Agarwood Collection Provocative for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Seductive or Agarwood Collection Provocative?

Agarwood Collection Provocative lasts longest (Agarwood Collection Provocative 81/100, Seductive 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Seductive or Agarwood Collection Provocative?

Agarwood Collection Provocative projects furthest (Agarwood Collection Provocative 74/100, Seductive 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Seductive and Agarwood Collection Provocative smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Fir, Rosemary and Musk.

Is Seductive or Agarwood Collection Provocative better for summer or winter?

For summer, Seductive is the stronger pick. For winter, Seductive is the stronger pick. Seductive suits daytime wear; Agarwood Collection Provocative suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Seductive and Agarwood Collection Provocative?

Seductive has top notes of Resin, Mint and Iris, heart notes of Fir, Rosemary and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Agarwood Collection Provocative has top notes of Fir, Rosemary, Artemisia and Mint, heart notes of Juniper, Sage, Virginia Cedar and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Amber.