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Provocative Woman by Elizabeth Arden — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Provocative Woman by Elizabeth Arden

Elizabeth Arden· 2004

Provocative Woman

6.763Typically ~$30

Opens on ginger, settles into a hinoki wood-floral base. Best in spring, made for daily wear.

FloralWoodyFruitySweetFresh

Perfumer: Loc Dong, Jean-Marc Chaillan

Scent profile

Top notes

Ginger Lotus Peach Quince Raspberry

Heart notes

Papaya Apricot Freesia Orchid

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A spring and summer fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

71%

Spring

100%

Summer

94%

Fall

86%

Day

100%

Night

77%

Where

Office

86%

Casual

100%

Date

87%

Club

60%

Formal

72%

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Sport

56%