His Curve vs Journey
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Journey takes 3 of 4 categories.
His CurveChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
JourneyChoose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
His Curve1/4
Journey3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- His Curve
- Sillage & projection
- Journey
- Value for money
- Journey
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Journey
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
His CurveThe Dua BrandJourneySymétrieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%
3.17/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 45%Had 28%Want 27%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
6%Love
43%Like
22%Ok
20%Dislike
9%Hate
69 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHis Curve
SillageJourney
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJourneyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
herbal92%
fresh spicy84%
lavender77%
citrus69%
patchouli61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Juniper BerriesSandalwoodPineappleCorianderBergamotLavenderCardamomMahoganyVetiverVioletPepperNeroli
No top / heart / base split published
Top
LavenderPepperItalian LemonCoriander
Heart
SageNeroliOrange Blossom
Base
Indonesian Patchouli LeafCedarAmber
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Lavender, Pepper and Neroli. Durations are only published for His Curve, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer81
Fall38
Winter12
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#41,508
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#24,886
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerJourneyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHis Curve by The Dua Brand delivers an aromatic green profile inspired by classic nineties barbershop compositions. The scent opens with a burst of tangy pineapple, crisp bergamot, zesty lemon, and herbal juniper berries, softened quickly by floral neroli. As the opening settles, an invigorating green core of cactus, …
Reviews →Journey by Symétrie is a clean, aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a soapy blend of lavender and Italian lemon. Launched in 2017, it provides a refreshing burst of pepper and sage that settles into a dry cedar and patchouli base. It is a reliable, office-safe choice for those who prefer an unobtrusive, just-sh…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, His Curve or Journey?
Journey takes 3 of 4 categories. His Curve is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Journey is rated 3.17/5 from 69 votes. Choose His Curve for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Journey for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, His Curve or Journey?
His Curve lasts longest (His Curve 80/100, Journey 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, His Curve or Journey?
Journey projects furthest (Journey 56/100, His Curve 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do His Curve and Journey smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Lavender, Pepper and Neroli.
Is His Curve or Journey better for summer or winter?
His Curve suits daytime wear; Journey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in His Curve and Journey?
His Curve features Juniper Berries, Sandalwood, Pineapple, Coriander and Bergamot. Journey has top notes of Lavender, Pepper, Italian Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Sage, Neroli and Orange Blossom, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Cedar and Amber.
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