Provocative Woman Eau de Parfum vs Decorous For Women Eau de Parfum

Provocative Woman

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	F
2004	Year	2004
££	Price Tier	£

Decorous For Women

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Provocative Woman

Don't let the name fool you - this is less a femme fatale and more a friendly, sophisticated presence. It's a surprisingly versatile, affordable crowd-pleaser that punches above its weight, though some find it a bit too safe.

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Our Verdict - Decorous For Women

A budget take on Elizabeth Arden's Provocative Woman - the same airy fruity-floral of quince and lotus over midnight orchid and freesia, grounded by hinoki wood and red amber. Decorous captures that pretty, sophisticated character but reads flatter than the original, the woody-amber base thinner.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	3%	5%
Floral	21%	26%
Fruity	27%	18%
Green	9%	7%
Sweet	24%	20%
Warm	9%	14%
Woody	17%	11%
Earthy	3%	8%
Animalic	2%	4%
Fresh	17%	21%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Provocative Woman EdP

Decorous For Women EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Quince 24% vs 38%

Ginger 22% vs 29%

Lotus 21% vs 32%

Only in Provocative Woman

Raspberry 18% Peach 14%

Shared Notes

Orchid 28% vs 36%

Freesia 25% vs 33%

Papaya 22% vs 30%

Only in Provocative Woman

Apricot 24%

Shared Notes

Hinoki Wood 20% vs 37%

Amber 20% vs 37%

Only in Provocative Woman

Sandalwood 24% Tea 19% Cedar 16%

Only in Decorous For Women

Mineral 25%

Accords

Provocative Woman Decorous For Women

100%

Fruity

60%

97%

Floral

75%

86%

Sweet

83%

Woody

50%

64%

Fresh Spicy

61%

Powdery

60%

Fresh

50%

48%

Amber

45%

47%

Aquatic

40%

47%

Aromatic

Fruity shared

100%

60%

Floral shared

97%

75%

Sweet

86%

Woody shared

83%

50%

Fresh Spicy

64%

Powdery

61%

Fresh shared

60%

50%

Amber shared

48%

45%

Aquatic shared

47%

40%

Aromatic

47%

Performance

Provocative Woman Decorous For Women

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Moderate

Projection

Intimate

Moderate

Intensity

Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Provocative Woman

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its moderate sillage and often-cited 'office-safe' nature make it ideal for daily wear and professional settings. While some find it sexy for dates, its general 'pleasant' character means it doesn't shout for formal events and its lack of punch makes it unsuitable for sport.

Decorous For Women