Fragrance comparison

Curve for Men vs Gold Temptation

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,932 ratings analysed

4 wins

Curve for Men

Liz Claiborne

3.931,774 votes

Rank #2,312 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Gold Temptation

AXE

3.61158 votes

Rank #16,080 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 longevity. Best in spring.
Gold Temptation
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Curve for Men4/7

Gold Temptation3/7

Ratings & consensus: Curve for Men
Community sentiment: Curve for Men
Longevity: Curve for Men
Sillage & projection: Gold Temptation
Value for money: Gold Temptation
Versatility: Gold Temptation
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

Gold TemptationAXE

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 1,774 votes

Have 48%Had 42%Want 10%

3.61/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 39%Had 49%Want 12%

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

19%Love

53%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

135 votes

Category winnerCurve for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCurve for Men

SillageGold Temptation

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value85

Category winnerGold TemptationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleLavenderLemonJuniper BerriesNeroli

Heart

BergamotCactusSageGingerCardamomVioletCoriander

Base

MuskSandalwoodMahoganyCedarPepperAmberVetiver

Top

PearBergamotBasil

Heart

GingerCardamomCorianderPepper

Base

ChocolateVanillaAmberSuedeCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ginger, Cardamom and Coriander. 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–

Spring55

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGold TemptationMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,312

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#16,080

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

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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Gold Temptation by AXE is a warm, spicy Oriental Fougere for men that pairs bright pear and bergamot with a dark base of chocolate and suede. Released in 2014, it offers a sweet yet grounded profile that works well for casual daily wear, especially during cooler autumn days or relaxed evening settings when you want so…

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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 is better, Curve for Men or Gold Temptation?

Curve for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Curve for Men is rated 3.93/5 from 1,774 votes; Gold Temptation is rated 3.61/5 from 158 votes. Choose Curve for Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Gold Temptation for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Curve for Men or Gold Temptation?

They last about the same: Curve for Men 56/100, Gold Temptation 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Curve for Men or Gold Temptation?

Gold Temptation projects furthest (Gold Temptation 52/100, Curve for Men 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Curve for Men and Gold Temptation smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ginger, Cardamom and Coriander.

Is Curve for Men or Gold Temptation better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Curve for Men and Gold Temptation?

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. Gold Temptation has top notes of Pear, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Coriander and Pepper, a base of Chocolate, Vanilla, Amber and Suede.