Fragrance comparison

Caliber 12 vs Curve for Men

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,810 ratings analysed

4 wins

Caliber 12

Jeanne Arthes

3.8336 votes

Rank #24,736 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Curve for Men

Liz Claiborne

3.931,774 votes

Rank #2,133 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caliber 12 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Caliber 12
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Curve for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Caliber 124/7

Curve for Men3/7

Ratings & consensus: Curve for Men
Community sentiment: Curve for Men
Longevity: Caliber 12
Sillage & projection: Caliber 12
Value for money: Caliber 12
Versatility: Caliber 12
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Curve for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Caliber 12Jeanne Arthes

Curve for MenLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 55%Had 22%Want 22%

3.93/ 5 · 1,774 votes

Have 48%Had 42%Want 10%

Category winnerCurve for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

42%Like

25%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

28%Love

51%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,774 votes

Category winnerCurve for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCaliber 12

SillageCaliber 12

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value83

Category winnerCaliber 12Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

vanilla30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerLemon

Heart

Juniper BerriesCardamom

Base

Tonka BeanHaitian Vetiver

Top

PineappleLavenderLemonJuniper BerriesNeroli

Heart

BergamotCactusSageGingerCardamomVioletCoriander

Base

MuskSandalwoodMahoganyCedarPepperAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesGinger, Lemon, Juniper Berries and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall81

Winter48

Day100

Night94

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCaliber 12Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#2,133

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerCurve for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caliber 12 by Jeanne Arthes opens with a sharp burst of lemon and raw ginger that immediately wakes up your nostrils. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into an aromatic heart dominated by juniper berries and warm cardamom. The scent sits close to the skin as it settles into a smooth Haitian vetive…

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Curve for Men opens with a sharp burst of sweet pineapple, crushed juniper berries, and tart lemon. The fruitiness quickly gives way to a green, herbal heart where prickly cactus, lavender, and fresh sage balance the initial sweetness. As the scent settles on skin, warm cedar, sandalwood, and soft musk create a smooth…

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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, Caliber 12 or Curve for Men?

Caliber 12 takes 4 of 7 categories. Caliber 12 is rated 3.83/5 from 36 votes; Curve for Men is rated 3.93/5 from 1,774 votes. Choose Caliber 12 for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Curve for Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Caliber 12 or Curve for Men?

Caliber 12 lasts longest (Caliber 12 62/100, Curve for Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caliber 12 or Curve for Men?

Caliber 12 projects furthest (Caliber 12 54/100, Curve for Men 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caliber 12 and Curve for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Lemon, Juniper Berries and Cardamom.

Is Caliber 12 or Curve for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Caliber 12 is the stronger pick. For winter, Caliber 12 is the stronger pick. Caliber 12 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Caliber 12 and Curve for Men?

Caliber 12 has top notes of Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Juniper Berries and Cardamom, a base of Tonka Bean and Haitian Vetiver. Curve for Men has top notes of Pineapple, Lavender, Lemon and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Bergamot, Cactus, Sage and Ginger, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Mahogany and Cedar.