Curve for Men vs Ormonde Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ormonde Man takes 6 of 7 categories.
Curve for MenChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Ormonde ManChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Curve for Men1/7
Ormonde Man6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ormonde Man
- Community sentiment
- Ormonde Man
- Longevity
- Ormonde Man
- Sillage & projection
- Ormonde Man
- Value for money
- Curve for Men
- Versatility
- Ormonde Man
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ormonde Man
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Curve for MenLiz ClaiborneOrmonde ManOrmonde JayneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 1,774 votes
Have 48%Had 42%Want 10%
4.12/ 5 · 2,052 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
Category winnerOrmonde ManRating 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
51%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
1,368 votes
Category winnerOrmonde ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOrmonde Man
SillageOrmonde Man
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%
aromatic88%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy65%
soft spicy53%
powdery42%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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
Top
CardamomPink PepperJuniper BerriesBergamotCoriander
Heart
Black hemlock or TsugaAgarwood (Oud)
Base
CedarSandalwoodVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Bergamot, 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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter32
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOrmonde ManMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,308
PerfumerJean Claude Delville
Launched—
Reviews202
Overall rank#609
PerfumerGeza Schoen
Launched—
Reviews418
Category winnerOrmonde ManHigher 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 →Ormonde Man opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, pink pepper, and green juniper berries that instantly sets a cool, forest-like tone. As the top notes settle, the central black hemlock note emerges alongside dry cedar and soft cardamom, creating an aromatic coniferous atmosphere on skin. The base grounds the fragranc…
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 Ormonde Man?
Ormonde Man takes 6 of 7 categories. Curve for Men is rated 3.93/5 from 1,774 votes; Ormonde Man is rated 4.12/5 from 2,052 votes. Choose Curve for Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Ormonde Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Curve for Men or Ormonde Man?
Ormonde Man lasts longest (Ormonde Man 73/100, Curve for Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Curve for Men or Ormonde Man?
Ormonde Man projects furthest (Ormonde Man 61/100, Curve for Men 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Curve for Men and Ormonde Man smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Bergamot, Cardamom and Coriander.
Is Curve for Men or Ormonde Man better for summer or winter?
For summer, Curve for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Ormonde Man is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Curve for Men and Ormonde Man?
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. Ormonde Man has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Black hemlock or Tsuga and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.
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