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Roxy vs Curve

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

Updated 907 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roxy takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Roxy

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Curve

    Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Roxy5/7
Curve2/7
Ratings & consensus
Roxy
Community sentiment
Roxy
Longevity
Roxy
Sillage & projection
Roxy
Value for money
Curve
Versatility
Roxy
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Curve

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
RoxyRoxy
CurveLiz Claiborne
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.01/ 5 · 227 votes
Have 33%Had 68%Want 0%
3.71/ 5 · 680 votes
Have 38%Had 63%Want 0%
Category winnerRoxyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
34%Love
49%Like
1%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

227 votes

19%Love
54%Like
8%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate

680 votes

Category winnerRoxyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityRoxy

SillageRoxy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value80
Category winnerCurveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
floral90%
sweet80%
powdery70%
fresh60%
woody50%
floral100%
citrus92%
fresh84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
woody61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both floral, fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Fruity NotesRed Berries
Heart2-3 hrs
MagnoliaYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyViolet
Base5-7 hrs
MuskFrangipaniSandalwoodAmber
Top
BlackberryGrapefruitMandarin OrangePeachBergamotOrangeYlang-YlangApricot
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyPink PeonyYellow FreesiaMagnoliaLotusDamask RoseCassiaCyclamen
Base
MuskIrisVioletCedarSandalwoodAmberMahogany
InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet. Durations are only published for Roxy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring55
Summer100
Fall0
Winter7
Day100
Night12
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter18
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRoxyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex10
Women90
Men1
Unisex12
Women88
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,539

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#6,032

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews81

Category winnerCurveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roxy by Roxy opens with a bright splash of tart red berries and mixed orchard fruit that instantly brings sunny boardwalks and beach totes to mind. As the sharp fruitiness mellows, a lush heart of sweet magnolia, creamy ylang-ylang, and soft violet creates a cheerful floral blend that feels fresh rather than heavy. Tr…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Roxy or Curve?

Roxy takes 5 of 7 categories. Roxy is rated 4.01/5 from 227 votes; Curve is rated 3.71/5 from 680 votes. Choose Roxy for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Curve for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Roxy or Curve?

Roxy lasts longest (Roxy 66/100, Curve 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roxy or Curve?

Roxy projects furthest (Roxy 58/100, Curve 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roxy and Curve smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet.

Is Roxy or Curve better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Roxy and Curve?

Roxy has top notes of Fruity Notes and Red Berries, heart notes of Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Frangipani, Sandalwood and Amber. 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.

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