Fragrance comparison

Citron Fig vs Curve Kicks for Men

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 359 ratings analysed

Citron Fig

Clean

3.74302 votes

Rank #36,790 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Curve Kicks for Men

Liz Claiborne

3.4057 votes

Rank #20,144 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Curve Kicks for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Citron Fig
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Curve Kicks for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Citron Fig3/7

Curve Kicks for Men4/7

Ratings & consensus: Citron Fig
Community sentiment: Citron Fig
Longevity: Citron Fig
Sillage & projection: Curve Kicks for Men
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

Citron FigClean

Curve Kicks for MenLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 302 votes

Have 50%Had 17%Want 33%

3.40/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 49%Had 33%Want 18%

Category winnerCitron FigRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

51%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

302 votes

11%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerCitron FigMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityCitron Fig

SillageCurve Kicks for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value70

Category winnerCurve Kicks for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy53%

fresh42%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

musky74%

citrus65%

green56%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LemonGinger

Heart2 to 3 hours

Mandarin OrangeMintCardamomCopaiba balm

Base2 to 3 hours

SandalwoodCedarMusk

Top

MintBergamotCarawayGingerAniseMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarLabdanumCardamomLavender

Base

MuskCashmere WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmberPatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGinger, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Citron Fig, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall26

Winter7

Day100

Night8

Spring100

Summer68

Fall27

Winter32

Day100

Night37

Category winnerCurve Kicks for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex55

Women41

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,790

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCurve Kicks for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citron Fig by Clean delivers an airy, uplifting splash built around zesty citrus and light aromatics. The opening pops with tart lemon and a lively snap of spicy ginger, creating an immediate sensation of freshly sliced fruit and chilled water. As the initial brightness mellows, juicy mandarin orange mingles with cool…

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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, Citron Fig or Curve Kicks for Men?

Curve Kicks for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Citron Fig is rated 3.74/5 from 302 votes; Curve Kicks for Men is rated 3.40/5 from 57 votes. Choose Citron Fig for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Curve Kicks for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citron Fig or Curve Kicks for Men?

Citron Fig lasts longest (Citron Fig 57/100, Curve Kicks for Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citron Fig or Curve Kicks for Men?

Curve Kicks for Men projects furthest (Curve Kicks for Men 53/100, Citron Fig 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citron Fig and Curve Kicks for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Cardamom.

Is Citron Fig or Curve Kicks for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Citron Fig is the stronger pick. For winter, Curve Kicks for Men is the stronger pick. Citron Fig suits daytime wear; Curve Kicks for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citron Fig and Curve Kicks for Men?

Citron Fig has top notes of Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Mandarin Orange, Mint, Cardamom and Copaiba balm, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar 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.