Fragrance comparison

Curve for Men vs DGAF

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 2,021 ratings analysed

4 wins

Curve for Men

Liz Claiborne

3.931,774 votes

Rank #2,111 AromaticWoody

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52%scent match

Some overlap

DGAF

BORNTOSTANDOUT®

3.67247 votes

Rank #8,879 PowderyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Curve for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Curve for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
DGAF
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Curve for Men4/7

DGAF2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Curve for MenLiz Claiborne

DGAFBORNTOSTANDOUT®

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 1,774 votes

Have 48%Had 42%Want 10%

3.67/ 5 · 247 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%

Category winnerCurve for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

51%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,774 votes

23%Love

38%Like

24%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

152 votes

Category winnerCurve for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDGAF

SillageDGAF

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value45

Category winnerCurve for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

powdery100%

citrus92%

woody84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleLavenderLemonJuniper BerriesNeroli

Heart

BergamotCactusSageGingerCardamomVioletCoriander

Base

MuskSandalwoodMahoganyCedarPepperAmberVetiver

Top

SageCitrusesVioletCalabrian bergamot

Heart

SandalwoodPepperBulgarian RoseIncense

Base

CashmeranMuskTonka BeanAmberBalsamic Notes

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sage, Violet and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

Men30

Unisex52

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,111

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#8,879

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerCurve for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Curve for Men opens with a sharp burst of sweet pineapple, crushed juniper berries, and tart lemon. The fruitiness quickly gives way to a green, herbal heart where prickly cactus, lavender, and fresh sage balance the initial sweetness. As the scent settles on skin, warm cedar, sandalwood, and soft musk create a smooth…

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DGAF opens with a bright citrus and sage lift, then settles into a smooth violet, sandalwood, and musk dry down with a powdery woody feel. It wears polished and easy rather than loud. This is a clean unisex scent for someone who likes aromatic woods with a soft musky finish. It suits daily wear well, though shoppers e…

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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 for Men or DGAF?

Curve for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Curve for Men is rated 3.93/5 from 1,774 votes; DGAF is rated 3.67/5 from 247 votes. Choose Curve for Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose DGAF for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Curve for Men or DGAF?

DGAF lasts longest (DGAF 72/100, Curve for Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Curve for Men or DGAF?

DGAF projects furthest (DGAF 61/100, Curve for Men 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Curve for Men and DGAF smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sage, Violet and Musk.

Is Curve for Men or DGAF better for summer or winter?

For summer, Curve for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Curve for Men is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Curve for Men and DGAF?

Curve for Men has top notes of Pineapple, Lavender, Lemon and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Bergamot, Cactus, Sage and Ginger, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Mahogany and Cedar. DGAF has top notes of Sage, Citruses, Violet and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Pepper, Bulgarian Rose and Incense, a base of Cashmeran, Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber.