Fragrance comparison

Journey vs His Curve

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 70 ratings analysed

3 wins

Journey

Symétrie

3.1769 votes

Rank #24,886 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

His Curve

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #41,508 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Journey takes 3 of 4 categories.

Journey
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
His Curve
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Journey3/4

His Curve1/4

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

JourneySymétrie

His CurveThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 45%Had 28%Want 27%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

6%Love

43%Like

22%Ok

20%Dislike

9%Hate

69 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityHis Curve

SillageJourney

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value38

Category winnerJourneyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderPepperItalian LemonCoriander

Heart

SageNeroliOrange Blossom

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafCedarAmber

Notes

Juniper BerriesSandalwoodPineappleCorianderBergamotLavenderCardamomMahoganyVetiverVioletPepperNeroli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Pepper, Coriander and Neroli. Durations are only published for His Curve, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall38

Winter12

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#41,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerJourneyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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His 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, …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Journey or His Curve?

Journey takes 3 of 4 categories. Journey is rated 3.17/5 from 69 votes; His Curve is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Journey for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose His Curve for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Journey or His Curve?

His Curve lasts longest (His Curve 80/100, Journey 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Journey or His Curve?

Journey projects furthest (Journey 56/100, His Curve 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Journey and His Curve smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pepper, Coriander and Neroli.

Is Journey or His Curve better for summer or winter?

Journey suits daytime wear; His Curve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Journey and His Curve?

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. His Curve features Juniper Berries, Sandalwood, Pineapple, Coriander and Bergamot.