Fragrance comparison

H2Eau Brilliant Peony vs Curve

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 831 ratings analysed

H2Eau Brilliant Peony

Clean

3.55151 votes

Rank #44,700 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Curve

Liz Claiborne

3.71680 votes

Rank #5,699 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Curve takes 6 of 7 categories.

H2Eau Brilliant Peony
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Curve
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

H2Eau Brilliant Peony1/7

Curve6/7

Ratings & consensus: Curve
Community sentiment: Curve
Longevity: Curve
Sillage & projection: Curve
Value for money: Curve
Versatility: H2Eau Brilliant Peony
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Curve

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

H2Eau Brilliant PeonyClean

CurveLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 52%Had 13%Want 35%

3.71/ 5 · 680 votes

Have 38%Had 63%Want 0%

Category winnerCurveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

36%Like

30%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

151 votes

19%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

680 votes

Category winnerCurveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCurve

SillageCurve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value80

Category winnerCurveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh83%

musky65%

rose48%

powdery30%

floral100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Pink Peony

Heart1 to 2 hours

MagnoliaFloral Notes

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskSandalwood

Top

BlackberryGrapefruitMandarin OrangePeachBergamotOrangeYlang-YlangApricot

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyPink PeonyYellow FreesiaMagnoliaLotusDamask RoseCassiaCyclamen

Base

MuskIrisVioletCedarSandalwoodAmberMahogany

InformationalShared notesPink Peony, Magnolia, Musk and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for H2Eau Brilliant Peony, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall15

Winter8

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerH2Eau Brilliant PeonyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men1

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,699

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews81

Category winnerCurveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean H2Eau Brilliant Peony centers on a fresh, dewy interpretation of pink peony. The scent opens with a bright petal burst before softening into a delicate heart of magnolia and blended floral notes. As it settles onto the skin, clean musk and smooth sandalwood create a gentle, powdery base that stays soft and close…

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Curve by Liz Claiborne opens with a bright burst of grapefruit, mandarin orange, and juicy peach, backed by subtle blackberry sweetness and bergamot. As the top notes settle on your pulse points, watery floral accents of lily-of-the-valley, pink peony, and yellow freesia emerge, keeping the composition fresh and clean…

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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, H2Eau Brilliant Peony or Curve?

Curve takes 6 of 7 categories. H2Eau Brilliant Peony is rated 3.55/5 from 151 votes; Curve is rated 3.71/5 from 680 votes. Choose H2Eau Brilliant Peony for a floral and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Curve for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, H2Eau Brilliant Peony or Curve?

Curve lasts longest (Curve 57/100, H2Eau Brilliant Peony 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, H2Eau Brilliant Peony or Curve?

Curve projects furthest (Curve 51/100, H2Eau Brilliant Peony 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do H2Eau Brilliant Peony and Curve smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and powdery accords. Common notes include Pink Peony, Magnolia, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is H2Eau Brilliant Peony or Curve better for summer or winter?

For summer, H2Eau Brilliant Peony is the stronger pick. For winter, Curve is the stronger pick. H2Eau Brilliant Peony suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in H2Eau Brilliant Peony and Curve?

H2Eau Brilliant Peony has top notes of Pink Peony, heart notes of Magnolia and Floral Notes, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Curve has top notes of Blackberry, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Peach, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Pink Peony, Yellow Freesia and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Iris, Violet and Cedar.