Elizabeth Arden 2004 EDP

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Provocative Woman

by Jean-Marc Chaillan , Loc Dong

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Elizabeth Arden Provocative Woman is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2004, created by Jean-Marc Chaillan and Loc Dong. Provocative Woman opens with Quince, Lotus, Ginger, and Peach, settles into a heart of Papaya, Orchid, Freesia, and Apricot, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Tea. Elizabeth Arden's Provocative Woman carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

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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  • Clean
  • Confident
  • Elegant
  • Relaxed
  • Sophisticated
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Provocative Woman Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best 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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, WATER/AQUA/EAU, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CINNAMAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, ISOEUGENOL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Provocative Woman starts with a burst of juicy quince, sweet raspberry, and ripe peach, brightened by hints of ginger and aquatic lotus. The heart unfolds into a fresh floral bouquet of orchid and freesia, mingling with creamy apricot and papaya. It settles into a warm, elegant base of hinoki wood, sandalwood, cedar, amber, and a touch of tea, adding a refined, woody depth.

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