Fragrance comparison

Cufflink Intense vs Curve Kicks for Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 57 ratings analysed

Cufflink Intense

Cindy C.

—0 votes

Rank #82,891 AromaticWarm Spicy

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59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Curve Kicks for Men

Liz Claiborne

3.4057 votes

Rank #21,336 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Curve Kicks for Men takes 3 of 3 categories.

Cufflink Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character.
Curve Kicks for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cufflink Intense0/3

Curve Kicks for Men3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Curve Kicks for Men
Sillage & projection: Curve Kicks for Men
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Cufflink IntenseCindy C.

Curve Kicks for MenLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.40/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 49%Had 33%Want 18%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

11%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityCurve Kicks for Men

SillageCurve Kicks for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value70

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

musky74%

citrus65%

green56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonMandarin OrangeAniseMint

Heart1 to 2 hours

ArtemisiaLavenderCardamomCinnamonGeraniumLeatherIncense

Base2 to 4 hours

Tonka BeanAmberSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliLabdanumMusk

Top

MintBergamotCarawayGingerAniseMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarLabdanumCardamomLavender

Base

MuskCashmere WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmberPatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Anise, Mint and Lavender. Durations are only published for Cufflink Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer68

Fall27

Winter32

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#82,891

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,336

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCurve Kicks for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cufflink Intense by Cindy C. is an oriental fougere fragrance for men that balances bright freshness with dark, warm resin. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon, sweet mandarin orange, and cooling mint, touched by licorice-like anise. In the heart, traditional clean lavender and geranium meet aromatic cardamom,…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Cufflink Intense or Curve Kicks for Men?

Curve Kicks for Men lasts longest (Curve Kicks for Men 53/100, Cufflink Intense 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cufflink Intense or Curve Kicks for Men?

Curve Kicks for Men projects furthest (Curve Kicks for Men 53/100, Cufflink Intense 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cufflink Intense and Curve Kicks for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Anise, Mint and Lavender.

Is Cufflink Intense or Curve Kicks for Men better for summer or winter?

Curve Kicks for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cufflink Intense and Curve Kicks for Men?

Cufflink Intense has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Anise and Mint, heart notes of Artemisia, Lavender, Cardamom and Cinnamon, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood and Vetiver. 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.