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Greenley vs Curve Soul for Men

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

Updated 6,115 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Greenley takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Greenley

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Curve Soul for Men

    Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Greenley4/7
Curve Soul for Men3/7
Ratings & consensus
Greenley
Community sentiment
Curve Soul for Men
Longevity
Greenley
Sillage & projection
Greenley
Value for money
Curve Soul for Men
Versatility
Curve Soul for Men
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Greenley

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
GreenleyParfums de Marly
Curve Soul for MenLiz Claiborne
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.20/ 5 · 5,895 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
4.05/ 5 · 220 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
Category winnerGreenleyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
52%Love
26%Like
13%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate

5,895 votes

33%Love
53%Like
1%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

220 votes

Category winnerCurve Soul for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityGreenley

SillageGreenley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value29
¤ Price value71
Category winnerCurve Soul for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
citrus92%
fruity84%
powdery77%
green69%
musky61%
woody100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
fresh77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Green AppleCalabrian bergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
PetitgrainCedarCashmeranPomaroseViolet
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossMuskAmberwoodPatchouli
Top
Bamboo LeafGreen AppleBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
LitchiLavenderVioletSage
Base
CedarSpicesSandalwoodOakmossAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Calabrian bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Cedar. Durations are only published for Greenley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter7
Day100
Night29
Spring100
Summer80
Fall0
Winter39
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCurve Soul for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men77
Unisex21
Women1
Casual 40%Work 33%Date 16%Party 11%
Men93
Unisex4
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,383

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#7,144

PerfumerJean-Marc Chaillan, Loc Dong

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerGreenleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Greenley delivers an assertive burst of crisp green apple right off the nozzle. It is tart. Within seconds, sunny Calabrian bergamot and juicy mandarin orange cut through the initial alcohol lift with vibrant energy. You get an invigorating blast like slicing into a cold Granny Smith apple on a warm p…

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Curve Soul for Men opens with a sharp burst of bamboo leaf and crisp green apple before settling into a herbal middle of lavender and violet. As it dries down, dry cedar and sandalwood give the green opening a clean, woody backbone. It fits easy casual wear during warm spring mornings when you want a fresh, low-key sc…

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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, Greenley or Curve Soul for Men?

Greenley takes 4 of 7 categories. Greenley is rated 4.20/5 from 5,895 votes; Curve Soul for Men is rated 4.05/5 from 220 votes. Choose Greenley for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Curve Soul for Men for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Greenley or Curve Soul for Men?

Greenley lasts longest (Greenley 69/100, Curve Soul for Men 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Greenley or Curve Soul for Men?

Projection is very close: Greenley 54/100, Curve Soul for Men 53/100 for sillage.

Do Greenley and Curve Soul for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Calabrian bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Cedar.

Is Greenley or Curve Soul for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Curve Soul for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Curve Soul for Men is the stronger pick. Greenley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Greenley and Curve Soul for Men?

Greenley has top notes of Green Apple, Calabrian bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Petitgrain, Cedar, Cashmeran and Pomarose, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Amberwood and Patchouli. Curve Soul for Men has top notes of Bamboo Leaf, Green Apple, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Litchi, Lavender, Violet and Sage, a base of Cedar, Spices, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

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