Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Black Cherry vs Curve Kicks for Men

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 392 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aromatics Black Cherry

Clinique

3.91335 votes

Rank #30,768 AmberWarm Spicy

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Curve Kicks for Men

Liz Claiborne

3.4057 votes

Rank #20,144 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics Black Cherry takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aromatics Black Cherry
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Curve Kicks for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aromatics Black Cherry4/7

Curve Kicks for Men3/7

Ratings & consensus: Aromatics Black Cherry
Community sentiment: Aromatics Black Cherry
Longevity: Aromatics Black Cherry
Sillage & projection: Aromatics Black Cherry
Value for money: Curve Kicks for Men
Versatility: Curve Kicks for Men
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

Aromatics Black CherryClinique

Curve Kicks for MenLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 335 votes

Have 23%Had 13%Want 64%

3.40/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 49%Had 33%Want 18%

Category winnerAromatics Black CherryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

335 votes

11%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerAromatics Black CherryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityAromatics Black Cherry

SillageAromatics Black Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value70

Category winnerCurve Kicks for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

cherry84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

musky74%

citrus65%

green56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Sour CherryCardamomWhite PepperBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

GalbanumRoseJasmine Sambac

Base5 to 7 hours

AmberLabdanumCashmere Wood

Top

MintBergamotCarawayGingerAniseMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarLabdanumCardamomLavender

Base

MuskCashmere WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmberPatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Amber and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Aromatics Black Cherry, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring18

Summer9

Fall89

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer68

Fall27

Winter32

Day100

Night37

Category winnerCurve Kicks for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex44

Women52

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCurve Kicks for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aromatics Black Cherry by Clinique presents a dark, spiced take on fruit and amber. The opening pairs a tart sour cherry with the sharp crackle of cardamom, white pepper, and a touch of bergamot. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance reveals a heart of galbanum, rose, and jasmine sambac that keeps the fruit…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aromatics Black Cherry or Curve Kicks for Men?

Aromatics Black Cherry takes 4 of 7 categories. Aromatics Black Cherry is rated 3.91/5 from 335 votes; Curve Kicks for Men is rated 3.40/5 from 57 votes. Choose Aromatics Black Cherry for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Curve Kicks for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics Black Cherry or Curve Kicks for Men?

Aromatics Black Cherry lasts longest (Aromatics Black Cherry 69/100, Curve Kicks for Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics Black Cherry or Curve Kicks for Men?

Aromatics Black Cherry projects furthest (Aromatics Black Cherry 68/100, Curve Kicks for Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics Black Cherry and Curve Kicks for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Amber and Labdanum.

Is Aromatics Black Cherry or Curve Kicks for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Curve Kicks for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatics Black Cherry is the stronger pick. Aromatics Black Cherry suits evening wear; Curve Kicks for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics Black Cherry and Curve Kicks for Men?

Aromatics Black Cherry has top notes of Sour Cherry, Cardamom, White Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Galbanum, Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Amber, Labdanum and Cashmere Wood. 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.