Fragrance comparison

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua vs Liquid Steel Man

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua

The Dua Brand

4.333 votes

Rank #40,416 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Liquid Steel Man

Linn Young

4.0011 votes

Rank #39,662 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Liquid Steel Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua2/4

Liquid Steel Man2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua
Sillage & projection: Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua
Value for money: Liquid Steel Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Liquid Steel Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citron Curve Of Dua’s AcquaThe Dua Brand

Liquid Steel ManLinn Young

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 62%Had 0%Want 38%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 34%Want 24%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

27%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCitron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua

SillageCitron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value94

Category winnerLiquid Steel ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeSicilian LemonSandalwoodMignonetteWhite MuskPineapplePatchouliSea NotesCorianderAmbergrisBergamotLavender

No top / heart / base split published

Top

NeroliLemonRosemaryBergamotPineapple

Heart

OakmossJasmineCardamomCorianderCyclamen

Base

SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanBrazilian RosewoodCedar

InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Coriander. Durations are only published for Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring71

Summer100

Fall57

Winter14

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 39%Work 31%Party 17%Date 13%

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,416

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#39,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLiquid Steel ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citron Curve Of Dua's Acqua by The Dua Brand brings together the crisp energy of three classic masculine scents into a single bottle. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lime, Sicilian lemon, and juicy pineapple, immediately delivering a bright splash reminiscent of clean barbershop grooming. As it settles, green sa…

Reviews →

Liquid Steel Man by Linn Young delivers a sharp, clean aromatic fougere profile built around crisp citrus and metallic wood accents. It opens with a bright burst of lemon, bergamot, and bitter neroli balanced by herbal rosemary. As the initial citrus fizz settles, a green heart of oakmoss, jasmine, and crushed coriand…

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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, Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua or Liquid Steel Man?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Liquid Steel Man is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Liquid Steel Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua or Liquid Steel Man?

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua lasts longest (Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua 60/100, Liquid Steel Man 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua or Liquid Steel Man?

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua projects furthest (Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua 58/100, Liquid Steel Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua and Liquid Steel Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Sandalwood, Pineapple and Coriander.

Is Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua or Liquid Steel Man better for summer or winter?

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua suits daytime wear; Liquid Steel Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua and Liquid Steel Man?

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua features Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Sandalwood, Mignonette and White Musk. Liquid Steel Man has top notes of Neroli, Lemon, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Oakmoss, Jasmine, Cardamom and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Brazilian Rosewood.