Curve for Men vs Le Hipster
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Curve for Men takes 3 of 4 categories.
Curve for MenChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Le HipsterChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Curve for Men3/4
Le Hipster1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Le Hipster
- Sillage & projection
- Curve for Men
- Value for money
- Curve for Men
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 ClaiborneLe HipsterLe Parfum CitoyenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 1,774 votes
Have 48%Had 42%Want 10%
2.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 13%Had 38%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
51%Like
9%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
1,774 votes
0%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
67%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLe Hipster
SillageCurve for Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCurve for MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PineappleLavenderLemonJuniper BerriesNeroli
Heart
BergamotCactusSageGingerCardamomVioletCoriander
Base
MuskSandalwoodMahoganyCedarPepperAmberVetiver
Top15 to 30 minutes
LemonGingerOzonic notes
Heart1 to 2 hours
PepperVioletParsley
Base2 to 4 hours
VetiverCedarPine TreeSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesLemon, Ginger, Violet and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Le Hipster, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter32
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall33
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,267
PerfumerJean Claude Delville
Launched—
Reviews202
Overall rank#71,631
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCurve for MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCurve 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…
Reviews →Le Hipster by Le Parfum Citoyen is a fresh woody fragrance for men built around bright citrus, airy greens, and grounding woods. The scent begins with a brisk combination of tart lemon, spicy ginger, and breezy ozonic notes that create an immediate feeling of morning air. As the initial sharpness softens, an unusual h…
Reviews →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 Le Hipster?
Curve for Men takes 3 of 4 categories. Curve for Men is rated 3.93/5 from 1,774 votes; Le Hipster is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Curve for Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Le Hipster for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Curve for Men or Le Hipster?
Le Hipster lasts longest (Le Hipster 60/100, Curve for Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Curve for Men or Le Hipster?
Curve for Men projects furthest (Curve for Men 49/100, Le Hipster 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Curve for Men and Le Hipster smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Ginger, Violet and Sandalwood.
Is Curve for Men or Le Hipster better for summer or winter?
Le Hipster suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Curve for Men and Le Hipster?
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. Le Hipster has top notes of Lemon, Ginger and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Pepper, Violet and Parsley, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Pine Tree and Sandalwood.
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