Fragrance comparison

Curve Kicks for Men vs Maracujá & Patchouli

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

Curve Kicks for Men

Liz Claiborne

3.4057 votes

Rank #19,275 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Maracujá & Patchouli

Maracujá Brasil

4.1039 votes

Rank #25,809 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maracujá & Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories.

Curve Kicks for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maracujá & Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Curve Kicks for Men1/7

Maracujá & Patchouli5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Curve Kicks for MenLiz Claiborne

Maracujá & PatchouliMaracujá Brasil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 49%Had 33%Want 18%

4.10/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerMaracujá & PatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

49%Love

28%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerMaracujá & PatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMaracujá & Patchouli

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value72

Category winnerMaracujá & PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

musky74%

citrus65%

green56%

woody100%

earthy92%

tropical84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

patchouli61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintBergamotCarawayGingerAniseMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarLabdanumCardamomLavender

Base

MuskCashmere WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmberPatchouliOakmoss

Top20-40 mins

PassionfruitLavenderAnise

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverSandalowoodCardamom

Base5-6 hrs

PatchouliMossAmber

InformationalShared notesAnise, Cardamom, Lavender and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Maracujá & Patchouli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall27

Winter32

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer79

Fall83

Winter42

Day100

Night62

Category winnerMaracujá & PatchouliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men54

Unisex36

Women11

Casual 41%Work 26%Date 21%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,275

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#25,809

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCurve Kicks for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Curve Kicks for Men opens with a sharp burst of mint, bergamot, and ginger before warming into caraway and lavender. The scent settles into a dry wood base dominated by cedar, cashmere wood, and musk. It projects a fresh spicy herbal aroma suitable for casual spring mornings and quick afternoon errands.

Reviews →

Maracujá & Patchouli by Maracujá Brasil hits the skin with an immediate snap of authentic, sour yellow passionfruit. Forget sugary candy syrups. This opening smells like tearing open a fresh passionfruit in an open-air market, skin, seeds, and all. Within twenty minutes, aromatic French lavender and a faint touch of b…

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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 Kicks for Men or Maracujá & Patchouli?

Maracujá & Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories. Curve Kicks for Men is rated 3.40/5 from 57 votes; Maracujá & Patchouli is rated 4.10/5 from 39 votes. Choose Curve Kicks for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maracujá & Patchouli for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Curve Kicks for Men or Maracujá & Patchouli?

Maracujá & Patchouli lasts longest (Maracujá & Patchouli 58/100, Curve Kicks for Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Curve Kicks for Men or Maracujá & Patchouli?

Projection is very close: Curve Kicks for Men 53/100, Maracujá & Patchouli 53/100 for sillage.

Do Curve Kicks for Men and Maracujá & Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Anise, Cardamom, Lavender and Vetiver.

Is Curve Kicks for Men or Maracujá & Patchouli better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maracujá & Patchouli is the stronger pick. For winter, Maracujá & Patchouli is the stronger pick. Curve Kicks for Men suits daytime wear; Maracujá & Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Curve Kicks for Men and Maracujá & Patchouli?

Curve Kicks for Men has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Caraway and Ginger, heart notes of Cedar, Labdanum, Cardamom and Lavender, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Maracujá & Patchouli has top notes of Passionfruit, Lavender and Anise, heart notes of Vetiver, Sandalowood and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Moss and Amber.