Fragrance comparison

Jam Man vs Curve Kicks for Men

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 182 ratings analysed

Jam Man

Puma

3.83125 votes

Rank #17,717 MarineFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Curve Kicks for Men

Liz Claiborne

3.4057 votes

Rank #19,002 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Curve Kicks for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Jam Man3/7

Curve Kicks for Men4/7

Ratings & consensus: Jam Man
Community sentiment: Jam Man
Longevity: Curve Kicks for Men
Sillage & projection: Curve Kicks for Men
Value for money: Curve Kicks for Men
Versatility: Curve Kicks for Men
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jam Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jam ManPuma

Curve Kicks for MenLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 33%Had 53%Want 14%

3.40/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 49%Had 33%Want 18%

Category winnerJam ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

125 votes

11%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerJam ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityCurve Kicks for Men

SillageCurve Kicks for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value70

Category winnerCurve Kicks for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

musky74%

citrus65%

green56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleGreen AppleMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Sea waterLavenderCardamomAnise

Base4-5 hrs

DriftwoodPatchouliAmber

Top

MintBergamotCarawayGingerAniseMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarLabdanumCardamomLavender

Base

MuskCashmere WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmberPatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lavender, Cardamom and Anise. Durations are only published for Jam Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer68

Fall27

Winter32

Day100

Night37

Category winnerCurve Kicks for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex4

Women4

Casual 40%Party 26%Work 21%Date 14%

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#19,002

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerJam ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Jam Man hits the senses like an ice-cold tropical fruit drink enjoyed right on the boardwalk. A bright opening delivers juicy pineapple, tart green apple, and zesty mandarin orange. Give it five minutes. The initial sharp alcohol lift evaporates quickly, uncovering salty sea water and soft lavender. Grounding the…

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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.

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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, Jam Man or Curve Kicks for Men?

Curve Kicks for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Jam Man is rated 3.83/5 from 125 votes; Curve Kicks for Men is rated 3.40/5 from 57 votes. Choose Jam Man for a marine and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Curve Kicks for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jam Man or Curve Kicks for Men?

Curve Kicks for Men lasts longest (Curve Kicks for Men 53/100, Jam Man 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jam Man or Curve Kicks for Men?

Curve Kicks for Men projects furthest (Curve Kicks for Men 53/100, Jam Man 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jam Man and Curve Kicks for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Cardamom and Anise.

Is Jam Man or Curve Kicks for Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Jam Man and Curve Kicks for Men?

Jam Man has top notes of Pineapple, Green Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sea water, Lavender, Cardamom and Anise, a base of Driftwood, Patchouli and Amber. 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.