Fragrance comparison

Curve for Men vs Sweet Do Nothing

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,057 ratings analysed

6 wins

Curve for Men

Liz Claiborne

3.931,774 votes

Rank #2,124 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Sweet Do Nothing

DS&Durga

3.89283 votes

Rank #9,038 SmokyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Curve for Men takes 6 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.
Sweet Do Nothing
Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Curve for Men6/7

Sweet Do Nothing1/7

Ratings & consensus: Curve for Men
Community sentiment: Curve for Men
Longevity: Curve for Men
Sillage & projection: Curve for Men
Value for money: Curve for Men
Versatility: Sweet Do Nothing
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

Sweet Do NothingDS&Durga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 1,774 votes

Have 48%Had 42%Want 10%

3.89/ 5 · 283 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

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

32%Love

38%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

283 votes

Category winnerCurve for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCurve for Men

SillageCurve for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value32

Category winnerCurve for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

smoky100%

woody92%

white floral84%

green77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleLavenderLemonJuniper BerriesNeroli

Heart

BergamotCactusSageGingerCardamomVioletCoriander

Base

MuskSandalwoodMahoganyCedarPepperAmberVetiver

Notes

CactusCreosote BushIncenseOrange BlossomFigTexas CedarNeroliPepperMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Cactus, Musk and Pepper. Durations are only published for Sweet Do Nothing, 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

Winter34

Day100

Night37

Category winnerSweet Do NothingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

Men13

Unisex58

Women30

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 19%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,124

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#9,038

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched—

Reviews52

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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Sweet Do Nothing by DS&Durga captures the lazy, sunbaked stillness of a West Texas afternoon. The scent opens with a sudden splash of watery green cactus and bright neroli before drying down into dusty orange blossom petals. There is a distinct mineral dryness here, like sun-warmed limestone after a flash rain. As the…

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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 Sweet Do Nothing?

Curve for Men takes 6 of 7 categories. Curve for Men is rated 3.93/5 from 1,774 votes; Sweet Do Nothing is rated 3.89/5 from 283 votes. Choose Curve for Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Sweet Do Nothing for a smoky and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Curve for Men or Sweet Do Nothing?

Curve for Men lasts longest (Curve for Men 56/100, Sweet Do Nothing 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Curve for Men or Sweet Do Nothing?

Curve for Men projects furthest (Curve for Men 49/100, Sweet Do Nothing 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Curve for Men and Sweet Do Nothing smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli, Cactus, Musk and Pepper.

Is Curve for Men or Sweet Do Nothing better for summer or winter?

For summer, Curve for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Sweet Do Nothing is the stronger pick. Sweet Do Nothing suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Curve for Men and Sweet Do Nothing?

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. Sweet Do Nothing features Cactus, Creosote Bush, Incense, Orange Blossom and Fig.