Fragrance comparison

Absolute Thrill vs Curve Kicks for Men

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 58 ratings analysed

Absolute Thrill

Unscripted

5.001 votes

Rank #48,907 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Curve Kicks for Men

Liz Claiborne

3.4057 votes

Rank #21,336 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Curve Kicks for Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

Absolute Thrill
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity.
Curve Kicks for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Absolute Thrill1/4

Curve Kicks for Men3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Absolute Thrill
Sillage & projection: Curve Kicks for Men
Value for money: Curve Kicks for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Curve Kicks for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Absolute ThrillUnscripted

Curve Kicks for MenLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

3.40/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 49%Had 33%Want 18%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

11%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute Thrill

SillageCurve Kicks for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value70

Category winnerCurve Kicks for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

musky74%

citrus65%

green56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

BlackcurrantGingerBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Pink PepperPatchouliCardamom

Base2 to 4 hours

OakmossVetiverMusk

Top

MintBergamotCarawayGingerAniseMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarLabdanumCardamomLavender

Base

MuskCashmere WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmberPatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGinger, Bergamot, Patchouli and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Absolute Thrill, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer68

Fall27

Winter32

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#21,336

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCurve Kicks for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolute Thrill by Unscripted delivers a crisp, tart introduction led by blackcurrant and bergamot, balanced by a sharp kick of fresh ginger. As the opening brightness settles, warm cardamom and crackling pink pepper join an earthy patchouli core. This gives the fragrance a lively, textured spice that feels energetic …

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Curve Kicks for Men opens with a sharp burst of mint, bergamot, and ginger before warming into caraway and lavender. The scent settles into a dry wood base dominated by cedar, cashmere wood, and musk. It projects a fresh spicy herbal aroma suitable for casual spring mornings and quick afternoon errands.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Absolute Thrill or Curve Kicks for Men?

Curve Kicks for Men takes 3 of 4 categories. Absolute Thrill is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Curve Kicks for Men is rated 3.40/5 from 57 votes. Choose Absolute Thrill for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Choose Curve Kicks for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute Thrill or Curve Kicks for Men?

Absolute Thrill lasts longest (Absolute Thrill 60/100, Curve Kicks for Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute Thrill or Curve Kicks for Men?

Curve Kicks for Men projects furthest (Curve Kicks for Men 53/100, Absolute Thrill 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute Thrill and Curve Kicks for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot, Patchouli and Cardamom.

Is Absolute Thrill or Curve Kicks for Men better for summer or winter?

Absolute Thrill suits daytime wear; Curve Kicks for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute Thrill and Curve Kicks for Men?

Absolute Thrill has top notes of Blackcurrant, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Cardamom, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver and Musk. Curve Kicks for Men has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Caraway and Ginger, heart notes of Cedar, Labdanum, Cardamom and Lavender, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Vetiver.