WS-EA-2004

Provocative Woman

2004Men

fruity up front, then floral, settling into sweet.

Provocative Woman by Elizabeth Arden is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Provocative Woman was launched in 2004. Provocative Woman was created by Jean-Marc Chaillan and Loc Dong. Top notes are Quince, Ginger, Lotus, Raspberry and Peach; middle notes are Orchid, Pink Freesia, Apricot and Papaya; base notes are Sandalwood,…

fruity floral sweet woody

Noses: Jean-Marc Chaillan · Loc Dong

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Quince, Ginger, Lotus, Raspberry, Peach
Heart· 2–4h
Orchid, Pink Freesia, Apricot, Papaya
Drydown· 6h+
Sandalwood, Amber, Red Amber, Hinoki Wood, White Tea, Cedar

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

95%

80%

77%

48%

44%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Fall35%Winter27%Spring24%Summer14%Night51%Day49%Wears female79%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Provocative Woman smell like?

fruity up front, then floral, settling into sweet. Dominant accords: fruity, floral, sweet.

What notes are in Provocative Woman?

Top: Quince, Ginger, Lotus, Raspberry, Peach. Heart: Orchid, Pink Freesia, Apricot, Papaya. Base: Sandalwood, Amber, Red Amber, Hinoki Wood, White Tea, Cedar.

How long does Provocative Woman last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Provocative Woman loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Provocative Woman best for?

Fall is the top pick (35%). Winter is second at 27%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Provocative Woman?

Night wear leads at 51%. Day is a secondary pick at 49%.

Is Provocative Woman for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 79% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Provocative Woman?

Composed by Jean-Marc Chaillan and Loc Dong. Released in 2004.