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Explosive / Provocation vs Arpège (1993)

Explosive / Provocation and Arpège (1993) overlap 57% in notes and accords; 10 notes appear in both. Explosive / Provocation is the sweeter of the two. Voters pick Explosive / Provocation mostly for winter and Arpège (1993) for autumn.

At a glance

Explosive / ProvocationArpège (1993)
BrandAignerLanvin
Release year19861993
ConcentrationEau de ToiletteNo data
Rating
7.3/10258 votes
7.8/10287 votes
Longevity
8.3/10
8.1/10
Sillage
8.2/10
7.8/10

When to wear

Seasons
Explosive / ProvocationArpège (1993)
Autumn37%34%
Winter37%29%
Spring18%26%
Summer8%11%
Occasions
Explosive / ProvocationArpège (1993)
Evening31%27%
Nighttime32%25%
Casual16%18%
Daytime12%17%
Office8%13%

Notes

In both

  • Bergamot
  • Aldehydes
  • Coriander
  • Rose
  • Lily of the valley
  • Geranium
  • Iris
  • Vetiver
  • Patchouli
  • Sandalwood

Explosive / Provocation

Only in this one

  • Moss
  • Ambergris

Arpège (1993)

Only in this one

  • Honeysuckle
  • Peach
  • Neroli
  • Jasmine
  • Lily
  • Camellia
  • Ylang-ylang
  • Benzoin
  • Musk
  • Vanilla
  • Amber

Accords

Explosive / Provocation

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Animal

Arpège (1993)

  1. Floral
  2. Spicy
  3. Woody
  4. Oriental
  5. Animal
  6. Powdery

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 8.3/10 for Explosive / Provocation, 8.1/10 for Arpège (1993).

Which one projects more?

Explosive / Provocation projects more: sillage 8.2/10 against 7.8/10 for Arpège (1993).

Which one suits winter better?

Explosive / Provocation suits winter better: winter gets 37% of its season votes, against 29% for Arpège (1993).

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 8% of the season votes for Explosive / Provocation and 11% for Arpège (1993).

Which one is rated higher?

Arpège (1993) is rated higher: 7.8/10 against 7.3/10 for Explosive / Provocation.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Bergamot, Aldehydes, Coriander, Rose, Lily of the valley, Geranium, Iris, Vetiver, Patchouli, Sandalwood.