Oud Provocant
M. MicallefExtrait de Parfum2023
Side by side
Oud Provocant vs. Epic Man
Is Oud Provocant better than Epic Man?
Oud Provocant peaks in fall, while Epic Man belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
SaffronFrankincensePatchouli
amberwarm spicywoodyoudbalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Oud Provocant and Epic Man?
| Oud Provocant | Epic Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Thierry Romeo | Randa Hammami |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Oud Provocant and Epic Man smell?
Oud Provocant
Amber
Warm Spicy
Woody
Earthy
Rose
Oud
Citrus
Balsamic
Epic Man
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Woody
Smoky
Leather
Aromatic
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Oud Provocant and Epic Man share?
Top
SaffronGrapefruitFrankincense
CardamomMyrtleNutmegPink PepperCuminSaffron
Heart
RoseLabdanumPatchouli
MyrrhGeranium
Base
OudMossAmbergris
FrankincenseLeatherCastoreumCedarwoodAgarwood (Oud)MuskPatchouliSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Saffron
CardamomNutmegPink PepperCuminSaffron
Woody Notes
Oud
CedarwoodAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood
Animalic Notes
Ambergris
LeatherCastoreum
Resinous Notes
LabdanumFrankincense
Frankincense
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Floral Notes
Rose
Geranium
Where they fit
When and where do Oud Provocant and Epic Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Oud Provocant or Epic Man?
| Oud Provocant | Epic Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Oud Provocant and Epic Man?
Oud Provocant leans into the contradiction: refined enough to wear to dinner, provocative enough to mean something. The saffron-grapefruit opening is deceptively civil.Oud Provocant
Epic Man is not subtle. This is a fragrance that announces itself, and the frankincense upfront is unmissable. If you want something for the boardroom, look elsewhere.Epic Man
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