Fragrance comparison

Curve Kicks for Men vs Suave

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 107 ratings analysed

Curve Kicks for Men

Liz Claiborne

3.4057 votes

Rank #20,809 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Suave

Parfums Vintage

3.7850 votes

Rank #18,288 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suave takes 6 of 7 categories.

Curve Kicks for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Suave
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Curve Kicks for Men1/7

Suave6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Curve Kicks for MenLiz Claiborne

SuaveParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 49%Had 33%Want 18%

3.78/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

Category winnerSuaveRating 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

36%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerSuaveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySuave

SillageSuave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value59

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%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

lavender61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintBergamotCarawayGingerAniseMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarLabdanumCardamomLavender

Base

MuskCashmere WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmberPatchouliOakmoss

Top15 to 30 minutes

CardamomLavenderBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarIrisCarawayPatchouli

Base4 to 7 hours

VetiverAmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Caraway, Cedar and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Suave, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall27

Winter32

Day100

Night37

Spring68

Summer16

Fall100

Winter84

Day53

Night100

Category winnerSuaveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men77

Unisex23

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,809

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#18,288

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerSuaveHigher 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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Suave by Parfums Vintage is a woody aromatic fragrance built around a prominent core of aromatic spice, crisp woods, and soft florals. It opens with an unmistakable kick of bittersweet cardamom paired with clean lavender and a splash of bright bergamot. As the opening settles, dry cedar joins powdery iris, caraway see…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Curve Kicks for Men or Suave?

Suave takes 6 of 7 categories. Curve Kicks for Men is rated 3.40/5 from 57 votes; Suave is rated 3.78/5 from 50 votes. Choose Curve Kicks for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Suave for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Curve Kicks for Men or Suave?

Suave lasts longest (Suave 72/100, Curve Kicks for Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Curve Kicks for Men or Suave?

Suave projects furthest (Suave 67/100, Curve Kicks for Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Curve Kicks for Men and Suave smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Caraway, Cedar and Cardamom.

Is Curve Kicks for Men or Suave better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Curve Kicks for Men and Suave?

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. Suave has top notes of Cardamom, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Iris, Caraway and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Ambergris and Musk.