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Provoke by Axe: Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

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Provoke by Axe

Fragrance

Provoke

MASCULINE

7.7/ 1029 ratings

WoodySweetPowdery

amber

caramel

Released: Not recorded
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Ann Gottlieb

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Coconut Marshmallow

Heart notes

Caramel Hazelnut

Base notes

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Woody

Sweet

Powdery

amber

caramel

coconut

nutty

vanilla

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity4.2 / 10

Sillage4.0 / 10

Value8.0 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

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Day50%

Night100%

Audience skew

Male67%
Female0%
Unisex33%

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Community

7.7/10

Excellent

29 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does Provoke by Axe smell like?+

Provoke by Axe features a layered composition opening with Coconut and Marshmallow at the top, Caramel and Hazelnut at the heart, Vanilla, Amber, and Woody Notes in the base. The overall character is woody, sweet, powdery.

What are the notes in Provoke?+

Top notes: Coconut and Marshmallow. Heart notes: Caramel and Hazelnut. Base notes: Vanilla, Amber, and Woody Notes.

Is Provoke for men or women?+

Provoke by Axe is designed for men.

Who created Provoke?+

Provoke was created by Ann Gottlieb for Axe.

What fragrances are similar to Provoke?+

Fragrances similar to Provoke include Provocation by Axe, Excite by Axe, Wild Spice by Axe, Provocation for Men by Dieter Bohlen, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Provoke by AXE is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for men. The nose behind this fragrance is Ann Gottlieb. Top notes are Marshmallow and Coconut; middle notes are Caramel and Hazelnut; base notes are Vanilla, Amber and Woody Notes.