Fragrance comparison

Curve Kicks for Men vs Sweetbriar & Moss

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

Curve Kicks for Men

Liz Claiborne

3.4057 votes

Rank #20,031 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sweetbriar & Moss

Clean

4.2348 votes

Rank #40,242 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sweetbriar & Moss takes 4 of 7 categories.

Curve Kicks for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sweetbriar & Moss
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Curve Kicks for Men3/7

Sweetbriar & Moss4/7

Ratings & consensus: Sweetbriar & Moss
Community sentiment: Sweetbriar & Moss
Longevity: Sweetbriar & Moss
Sillage & projection: Curve Kicks for Men
Value for money: Curve Kicks for Men
Versatility: Sweetbriar & Moss
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

Sweetbriar & MossClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 49%Had 33%Want 18%

4.23/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

Category winnerSweetbriar & MossRating 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

50%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerSweetbriar & MossMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySweetbriar & Moss

SillageCurve Kicks for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value53

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%

woody100%

earthy91%

mossy83%

amber74%

fresh spicy65%

floral56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody 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

Top30 to 60 minutes

Sichuan PepperMandarin OrangeLitchi

Heart2 to 4 hours

OlibanumFlowersRose de MaiJasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

OakmossVetiverCedarCashmere WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cedar, Cashmere Wood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Sweetbriar & Moss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall27

Winter32

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer85

Fall90

Winter30

Day100

Night30

Category winnerSweetbriar & MossMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men5

Unisex86

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,031

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#40,242

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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 →

Clean Sweetbriar & Moss offers a refreshing break from typical sweet florals by grounding bright garden blossoms in forest woods. The fragrance opens with juicy mandarin orange and sweet litchi, lifted by the lively tingling warmth of Sichuan pepper. As the crisp start settles, rose de mai and jasmine bloom alongside …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Curve Kicks for Men or Sweetbriar & Moss?

Sweetbriar & Moss takes 4 of 7 categories. Curve Kicks for Men is rated 3.40/5 from 57 votes; Sweetbriar & Moss is rated 4.23/5 from 48 votes. Choose Curve Kicks for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sweetbriar & Moss 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 Sweetbriar & Moss?

Sweetbriar & Moss lasts longest (Sweetbriar & Moss 64/100, Curve Kicks for Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Curve Kicks for Men or Sweetbriar & Moss?

Curve Kicks for Men projects furthest (Curve Kicks for Men 53/100, Sweetbriar & Moss 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Curve Kicks for Men and Sweetbriar & Moss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cedar, Cashmere Wood and Vetiver.

Is Curve Kicks for Men or Sweetbriar & Moss better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Curve Kicks for Men and Sweetbriar & Moss?

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. Sweetbriar & Moss has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Litchi, heart notes of Olibanum, Flowers, Rose de Mai and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar and Cashmere Wood.