Fragrance comparison

Curve Kicks for Men vs Musgo Real Alto Mar

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

4 wins

Curve Kicks for Men

Liz Claiborne

3.4057 votes

Rank #20,254 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Musgo Real Alto Mar

Claus Porto

4.0023 votes

Rank #38,712 FreshOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Curve Kicks for Men takes 4 of 5 categories.

Curve Kicks for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Musgo Real Alto Mar
Choose it for a fresh and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Curve Kicks for Men4/5

Musgo Real Alto Mar1/5

Ratings & consensus: Musgo Real Alto Mar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Curve Kicks for Men
Sillage & projection: Curve Kicks for Men
Value for money: Curve Kicks for Men
Versatility: Not scored
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

Musgo Real Alto MarClaus Porto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 49%Had 33%Want 18%

4.00/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 26%Had 3%Want 70%

Category winnerMusgo Real Alto MarRating 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

39%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCurve Kicks for Men

SillageCurve Kicks for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value42

Category winnerCurve Kicks for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

musky74%

citrus65%

green56%

fresh100%

ozonic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both fresh spicy, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintBergamotCarawayGingerAniseMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarLabdanumCardamomLavender

Base

MuskCashmere WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmberPatchouliOakmoss

Top30 to 45 minutes

CaloneMintAnise

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineRosemaryAbsinthe

Base2 to 4 hours

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMint, Anise, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Musgo Real Alto Mar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall27

Winter32

Day100

Night37

Spring33

Summer100

Fall7

Winter0

Day100

Night21

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#38,712

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews4

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.

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Musgo Real Alto Mar by Claus Porto is a fresh aromatic aquatic fragrance built around cool herbs and coastal air. The scent opens with a sharp burst of mint and breezy calone, accented by the sweet licorice warmth of anise. As the opening settles, an unconventional herbal heart emerges through absinthe and aromatic ro…

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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 Musgo Real Alto Mar?

Curve Kicks for Men takes 4 of 5 categories. Curve Kicks for Men is rated 3.40/5 from 57 votes; Musgo Real Alto Mar is rated 4.00/5 from 23 votes. Choose Curve Kicks for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Musgo Real Alto Mar for a fresh and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Curve Kicks for Men or Musgo Real Alto Mar?

They last about the same: Curve Kicks for Men 53/100, Musgo Real Alto Mar 51/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Curve Kicks for Men or Musgo Real Alto Mar?

Curve Kicks for Men projects furthest (Curve Kicks for Men 53/100, Musgo Real Alto Mar 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Curve Kicks for Men and Musgo Real Alto Mar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Anise, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood.

Is Curve Kicks for Men or Musgo Real Alto Mar better for summer or winter?

Curve Kicks for Men suits daytime wear; Musgo Real Alto Mar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Curve Kicks for Men and Musgo Real Alto Mar?

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. Musgo Real Alto Mar has top notes of Calone, Mint and Anise, heart notes of Jasmine, Rosemary and Absinthe, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.