Fragrance comparison

Curacao Bay vs Puma I'm Going Woman

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,081 ratings analysed

4 wins

Curacao Bay

Jacques Fath

3.76836 votes

Rank #2,446 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Puma I'm Going Woman

Puma

3.79245 votes

Rank #15,084 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Curacao Bay takes 4 of 7 categories.

Curacao Bay
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Puma I'm Going Woman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Curacao Bay4/7

Puma I'm Going Woman3/7

Ratings & consensus: Puma I'm Going Woman
Community sentiment: Puma I'm Going Woman
Longevity: Curacao Bay
Sillage & projection: Curacao Bay
Value for money: Puma I'm Going Woman
Versatility: Curacao Bay
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Curacao Bay

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Curacao BayJacques Fath

Puma I'm Going WomanPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 836 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 245 votes

Have 24%Had 76%Want 0%

Category winnerPuma I'm Going WomanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

593 votes

18%Love

61%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

245 votes

Category winnerPuma I'm Going WomanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCuracao Bay

SillageCuracao Bay

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value67

Category winnerPuma I'm Going WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

marine84%

aromatic77%

tropical69%

amber61%

fruity100%

sweet83%

floral65%

citrus48%

tropical30%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both floral, citrus and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineLemonOrangePetitgrainGreen Notes

Heart

Sea NotesFrangipaniBlack Currant

Base

AmbergrisWhite MuskWoody Notes

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantPineapplePearTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseFreesiaFrangipaniJasmine

Base3-4 hrs

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InformationalShared notesTangerine, Frangipani and Black Currant. Durations are only published for Puma I'm Going Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer100

Fall18

Winter8

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter48

Day100

Night24

Category winnerCuracao BayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex62

Women20

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 49%Work 31%Date 11%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,446

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews143

Overall rank#15,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerCuracao BayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Curacao Bay is an energetic, marine-focused unisex fragrance that brings the beach to life. Featuring a bright opening of tangerine and lemon followed by a salty, floral heart of frangipani and sea notes, it offers a refreshing escape. It settles into a clean, musky base, making it a reliable pick for sweltering summe…

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Puma I'm Going Woman is a crisp, energetic fruit burst built for uncomplicated daily wear. The initial spray delivers sharp pineapple, juicy pear, and zesty tangerine cut by a tart splash of black currant. It feels sporty and clean immediately. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into airy freesia and…

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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, Curacao Bay or Puma I'm Going Woman?

Curacao Bay takes 4 of 7 categories. Curacao Bay is rated 3.76/5 from 836 votes; Puma I'm Going Woman is rated 3.79/5 from 245 votes. Choose Curacao Bay for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Puma I'm Going Woman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Curacao Bay or Puma I'm Going Woman?

Curacao Bay lasts longest (Curacao Bay 71/100, Puma I'm Going Woman 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Curacao Bay or Puma I'm Going Woman?

Curacao Bay projects furthest (Curacao Bay 62/100, Puma I'm Going Woman 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Curacao Bay and Puma I'm Going Woman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and tropical accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Frangipani and Black Currant.

Is Curacao Bay or Puma I'm Going Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Curacao Bay is the stronger pick. For winter, Puma I'm Going Woman is the stronger pick. Curacao Bay suits daytime wear; Puma I'm Going Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Curacao Bay and Puma I'm Going Woman?

Curacao Bay has top notes of Tangerine, Lemon, Orange and Petitgrain, heart notes of Sea Notes, Frangipani and Black Currant, a base of Ambergris, White Musk and Woody Notes. Puma I'm Going Woman has top notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Pear and Tangerine, heart notes of Rose, Freesia, Frangipani and Jasmine.