Journey vs Curve for Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Curve for Men takes 5 of 7 categories.
JourneyChoose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Curve for MenChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Journey2/7
Curve for Men5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Curve for Men
- Community sentiment
- Curve for Men
- Longevity
- Curve for Men
- Sillage & projection
- Journey
- Value for money
- Curve for Men
- Versatility
- Journey
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Curve for Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
JourneySymétrieCurve for MenLiz ClaiborneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.17/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 45%Had 28%Want 27%
3.93/ 5 · 1,774 votes
Have 48%Had 42%Want 10%
Category winnerCurve for MenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate6%Love
43%Like
22%Ok
20%Dislike
9%Hate
69 votes
28%Love
51%Like
9%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
1,774 votes
Category winnerCurve for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCurve for Men
SillageJourney
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCurve for MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
herbal92%
fresh spicy84%
lavender77%
citrus69%
patchouli61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderPepperItalian LemonCoriander
Heart
SageNeroliOrange Blossom
Base
Indonesian Patchouli LeafCedarAmber
Top
PineappleLavenderLemonJuniper BerriesNeroli
Heart
BergamotCactusSageGingerCardamomVioletCoriander
Base
MuskSandalwoodMahoganyCedarPepperAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesLavender, Pepper, Italian Lemon and Coriander. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer81
Fall38
Winter12
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter32
Day–
Night–
Category winnerJourneyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#24,886
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#2,312
PerfumerJean Claude Delville
Launched—
Reviews202
Category winnerCurve for MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJourney 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 →Curve for Men opens with a sharp burst of sweet pineapple, crushed juniper berries, and tart lemon. The fruitiness quickly gives way to a green, herbal heart where prickly cactus, lavender, and fresh sage balance the initial sweetness. As the scent settles on skin, warm cedar, sandalwood, and soft musk create a smooth…
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, Journey or Curve for Men?
Curve for Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Journey is rated 3.17/5 from 69 votes; Curve for Men is rated 3.93/5 from 1,774 votes. Choose Journey for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Curve for Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Journey or Curve for Men?
Curve for Men lasts longest (Curve for Men 56/100, Journey 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Journey or Curve for Men?
Journey projects furthest (Journey 56/100, Curve for Men 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Journey and Curve for Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pepper, Italian Lemon and Coriander.
Is Journey or Curve for Men better for summer or winter?
For summer, Journey is the stronger pick. For winter, Curve for Men is the stronger pick. Journey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Journey and Curve for Men?
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. Curve for Men has top notes of Pineapple, Lavender, Lemon and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Bergamot, Cactus, Sage and Ginger, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Mahogany and Cedar.
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