Fragrance comparison

Curve vs Le Sportif

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 694 ratings analysed

3 wins

Curve

Liz Claiborne

3.71680 votes

Rank #5,558 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Le Sportif

G. Nejman

3.4314 votes

Rank #63,510 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Curve takes 3 of 5 categories.

Curve
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Le Sportif
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Curve3/5

Le Sportif2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CurveLiz Claiborne

Le SportifG. Nejman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 680 votes

Have 38%Had 63%Want 0%

3.43/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 36%Had 32%Want 32%

Category winnerCurveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

680 votes

14%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityLe Sportif

SillageLe Sportif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCurveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

woody61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

aquatic69%

floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackberryGrapefruitMandarin OrangePeachBergamotOrangeYlang-YlangApricot

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyPink PeonyYellow FreesiaMagnoliaLotusDamask RoseCassiaCyclamen

Base

MuskIrisVioletCedarSandalwoodAmberMahogany

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeMelonBergamotLemonGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

CyclamenSea waterRosemaryLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-8 hrs

PatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Le Sportif, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex12

Women88

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 16%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews81

Overall rank#63,510

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCurveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Curve by Liz Claiborne opens with a bright burst of grapefruit, mandarin orange, and juicy peach, backed by subtle blackberry sweetness and bergamot. As the top notes settle on your pulse points, watery floral accents of lily-of-the-valley, pink peony, and yellow freesia emerge, keeping the composition fresh and clean…

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Le Sportif by G. Nejman cuts through warm air with crisp, energetic vigor. It stands out as an authentic fresh lemon perfume men can wear every day without smelling synthetic. The opening hits with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, chilled melon, and tart lemon juice. It wakes you up fast. After roughly twenty minut…

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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, Curve or Le Sportif?

Curve takes 3 of 5 categories. Curve is rated 3.71/5 from 680 votes; Le Sportif is rated 3.43/5 from 14 votes. Choose Curve for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Le Sportif for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Curve or Le Sportif?

Le Sportif lasts longest (Le Sportif 72/100, Curve 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Curve or Le Sportif?

Le Sportif projects furthest (Le Sportif 69/100, Curve 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Curve and Le Sportif smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Curve or Le Sportif better for summer or winter?

Le Sportif suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Curve and Le Sportif?

Curve has top notes of Blackberry, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Peach, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Pink Peony, Yellow Freesia and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Iris, Violet and Cedar. Le Sportif has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Melon, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Cyclamen, Sea water, Rosemary and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Amber.