Fragrance comparison

Curve Kicks for Men vs The Ruler

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

Curve Kicks for Men

Liz Claiborne

3.4057 votes

Rank #20,809 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

The Ruler

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #67,057 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Curve Kicks for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Ruler
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Curve Kicks for Men2/4

The Ruler2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Ruler
Sillage & projection: The Ruler
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

The RulerThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 49%Had 33%Want 18%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityThe Ruler

SillageThe Ruler

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value50

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%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · 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

Notes

juniper berrySandalwoodTonka BeanClary SagePatchouliBergamotLavenderCardamomOakmossLeatherVetiverCaraway

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Caraway, Cardamom and Lavender. Durations are only published for The Ruler, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall27

Winter32

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,809

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#67,057

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 →

The Ruler by The Dua Brand is an aromatic fougere fragrance for men that revisits vintage barbershop traditions from the mid-1980s. It opens with a brisk, herbal punch of lavender, clary sage, basil, and bright lemon, sharpened by spicy caraway and anise. As the opening settles, dry woods take over, bringing cedar, sa…

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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 The Ruler?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Curve Kicks for Men is rated 3.40/5 from 57 votes; The Ruler is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Curve Kicks for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Ruler for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Curve Kicks for Men or The Ruler?

The Ruler lasts longest (The Ruler 80/100, Curve Kicks for Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Curve Kicks for Men or The Ruler?

The Ruler projects furthest (The Ruler 63/100, Curve Kicks for Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Curve Kicks for Men and The Ruler smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Caraway, Cardamom and Lavender.

Is Curve Kicks for Men or The Ruler better for summer or winter?

Curve Kicks for Men suits daytime wear; The Ruler suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Curve Kicks for Men and The Ruler?

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. The Ruler features juniper berry, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Clary Sage and Patchouli.