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Elizabeth Arden · Sold as feminine
Provocative Woman
Not a scent you'd wear to be noticed — one you'd wear to feel like yourself, in the quiet assurance of a well-chosen outfit.
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Provocative WomanMid-range · $40–100
36%Similar accords, often for lessRomance · RasasiBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 13 notes8 matches →How it wears
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HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Elizabeth Arden's rich heritage in American cosmetics and fragrances sets the stage for this composition. The fragrance opens with a bright citrus-aromatic accord that feels like fresh air in an urban environment, gradually giving way to a heart of florals and spices. The base notes anchor it with warmth from woody and musky accords, creating a scent that is both modern and lasting.
This fragrance develops best when applied close to skin. The citrus notes are vibrant but fleeting, so two sprays will ensure that the warm base notes have time to emerge and linger throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Provocative Woman, Elizabeth Arden
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Jean-Marc Chaillan
A Grasse childhood, an IFF careerJean-Marc Chaillan is a perfumer raised in Grasse, where his father worked as a perfumer and industry executive.
Co-created with Loc Dong
Designer Elizabeth Arden
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