Skip to content

L’Agent by Agent Provocateur

Women 2011

Description

L'Agent by Agent Provocateur is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2011, this scent was created by nose Christian Provenzano. The top notes feature pink pepper, ylang-ylang, angelica, sandalwood, and hyssop; the heart notes include May rose, geranium, neroli, jasmine, and osmanthus; the base notes consist of incense, myrrh, patchouli, amber, sandalwood, musk, and French labdanum.

Show more

Quick summary

When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 40%
  • Spring 9.6%
  • Summer 7.4%
  • Autumn 43%
  • Day 32%
  • Night 68%

Key notes

Community

3,030 votes

  • Positive 77%
  • Negative 20%
  • Neutral 3.2%
positive reviews 3.0 k community votes
LongevityLong-lasting SillageStrong Best momentNight CharacterFeminine

The olfactory pyramid

A guide to the opening, heart and lasting trail of the fragrance.

The community speaks

Compare the results and tap an answer to add your vote.

In the collection

Leading answer I own it

7,167 votes

Season

Choose several

Leading answer Autumn

1,934 votes

Time of day

Choose several

Leading answer Night

1,268 votes

Each question has its own vote count. You can choose several seasons.

Fragrance profile

About L’Agent

Main accord amber Year 2011 Gender Women Perfumer Christian Provenzano

L’Agent by Agent Provocateur is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2011, this scent was created by nose Christian Provenzano. The top notes feature pink pepper, ylang-ylang, angelica, sandalwood, and hyssop; the heart notes include May rose, geranium, neroli, jasmine, and osmanthus; the base notes consist of incense, myrrh, patchouli, amber, sandalwood, musk, and French labdanum.

Spices Flowers Green, herbal and fougère White flowers Woods and mosses Resins and balsams Musk, amber and animalic

How it wears

Compare the results and tap an answer to add your vote.

Longevity

Leading answer Long-lasting

928 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Strong

1,217 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally feminine

319 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Excellent value

272 votes

Community reviews

2 reviews

Share what you noticed: opening, drydown, sillage and the moments when it works for you.

Write a review

Add your review

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked with an asterisk.

Your rating optional
Your take, in one line optional
Your take, in one line

  1. Yadorán d'Vinea

    Where have I been hiding this gem all this time? I feel silly for not trying it sooner. This Agent Provocateur jewel is exactly what its name promises: seductive, with a spicy kick and brutal performance. It’s the perfect, budget-friendly alternative to Tom Ford’s Black Orchid, which costs a fortune. It’s a merciless, highly territorial, and bold fragrance. It opens strong with incense, myrrh, and patchouli (even though they’re listed as base notes, they’re noticeable immediately), creating a balsamic, classic base that’s refreshed by hyssop and angelica. You get a sweet, narcotic touch, almost like ylang-ylang or labdanum. Then comes a luminous breeze of rose that lightens this gothic, malevolent vibe, preventing it from being too heavy. The base is an ambrosial incense with floating resins and oriental liquors, with no gaps. The notes don’t just fit; they create a lustful magic. Sometimes it smells like cigar smoke or even chalkboard marker, but without losing any charm. It’s the essence of that provocative lingerie: red lips, black stilettos, messy hair, and tight corsets. Use it carefully, because if you overdo it, it suffocates you; if you use too little, it hides and goes unnoticed. The trail is powerful and lasts forever. Its only flaw is that Agent Provocateur doesn’t sell it everywhere, but if you get a chance, try it—it’s one of the best.

    Reply
  2. I absolutely loved this scent. It’s adorable, sensual, and very persistent. It’s not expensive, but it smells like the opposite: mysterious and intriguing. It’s floral but with a very modern twist. It has excellent longevity and good projection. The bottle is very original. I’d say it’s more for women 25 and up, though that depends on personal taste. Definitely a nighttime and elegant fragrance that fails in no way.

    Reply