Fragrance comparison

Allure vs Curve Kicks

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 6,180 ratings analysed

4 wins

Allure

Chanel

4.075,999 votes

Rank #26,538 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Curve Kicks

Liz Claiborne

3.45181 votes

Rank #14,815 FruityFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Allure takes 4 of 7 categories.

Allure
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Curve Kicks
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Allure4/7

Curve Kicks3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AllureChanel

Curve KicksLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 5,999 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.45/ 5 · 181 votes

Have 44%Had 29%Want 26%

Category winnerAllureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

5,999 votes

15%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

29%Dislike

3%Hate

181 votes

Category winnerAllureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityAllure

SillageAllure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value85

Category winnerCurve KicksBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

fresh92%

sweet84%

woody77%

citrus69%

floral61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonMandarin OrangePeachPassionfruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneysuckleJasmineMagnoliaFreesiaWater LilyOrange BlossomPeonyMay Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangeMelonPearCassia

Heart

PassionfruitPeonyFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanillaPeachVetiverCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peach, Passionfruit and Freesia. Durations are only published for Allure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day100

Night39

Spring76

Summer100

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCurve KicksMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex7

Women91

Work 38%Casual 29%Date 24%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,538

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,815

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerCurve KicksHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Allure strips away the loud aldehydes of older house classics in favor of bright fruit and radiant florals. Spray it on and the mandarin orange flashes immediately. It is crisp. Juicy white peach arrives seconds later, rounded by honeysuckle and water lily that keep the heart dewy rather than syrupy. As the hou…

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Liz Claiborne Curve Kicks opens with a sharp, energetic burst of mandarin orange, juicy melon, and crisp pear. Green cassia adds a tangy edge before tropical passionfruit and soft peony emerge in the middle phase. As the bright fruitiness settles down, cedar and vetiver ground the scent with a dry, woodsy backdrop, fi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Allure or Curve Kicks?

Allure takes 4 of 7 categories. Allure is rated 4.07/5 from 5,999 votes; Curve Kicks is rated 3.45/5 from 181 votes. Choose Allure for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Curve Kicks for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Allure or Curve Kicks?

Allure lasts longest (Allure 73/100, Curve Kicks 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Allure or Curve Kicks?

Allure projects furthest (Allure 65/100, Curve Kicks 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Allure and Curve Kicks smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peach, Passionfruit and Freesia.

Is Allure or Curve Kicks better for summer or winter?

For summer, Curve Kicks is the stronger pick. For winter, Allure is the stronger pick. Allure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Allure and Curve Kicks?

Allure has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Passionfruit, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Magnolia and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver. Curve Kicks has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Melon, Pear and Cassia, heart notes of Passionfruit, Peony, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Peach, Vetiver and Cedar.