Fragrance comparison

Sweet Do Nothing vs Curve for Men

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,057 ratings analysed

Sweet Do Nothing

DS&Durga

3.89283 votes

Rank #9,030 SmokyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Curve for Men

Liz Claiborne

3.931,774 votes

Rank #2,124 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Curve for Men takes 6 of 7 categories.

Sweet Do Nothing
Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Curve for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Sweet Do Nothing1/7

Curve for Men6/7

Ratings & consensus: Curve for Men
Community sentiment: Curve for Men
Longevity: Curve for Men
Sillage & projection: Curve for Men
Value for money: Curve for Men
Versatility: Sweet Do Nothing
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

Sweet Do NothingDS&Durga

Curve for MenLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 283 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

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 hate

32%Love

38%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

283 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCurve for Men

SillageCurve for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value83

Category winnerCurve for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

woody92%

white floral84%

green77%

amber69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CactusCreosote BushIncenseOrange BlossomFigTexas CedarNeroliPepperMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PineappleLavenderLemonJuniper BerriesNeroli

Heart

BergamotCactusSageGingerCardamomVioletCoriander

Base

MuskSandalwoodMahoganyCedarPepperAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesCactus, Neroli, Pepper and Musk. Durations are only published for Sweet Do Nothing, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSweet Do NothingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex58

Women30

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 19%Party 7%

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,030

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#2,124

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerCurve for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sweet Do Nothing by DS&Durga captures the lazy, sunbaked stillness of a West Texas afternoon. The scent opens with a sudden splash of watery green cactus and bright neroli before drying down into dusty orange blossom petals. There is a distinct mineral dryness here, like sun-warmed limestone after a flash rain. As the…

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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…

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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, Sweet Do Nothing or Curve for Men?

Curve for Men takes 6 of 7 categories. Sweet Do Nothing is rated 3.89/5 from 283 votes; Curve for Men is rated 3.93/5 from 1,774 votes. Choose Sweet Do Nothing for a smoky and woody character. Wins on 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, Sweet Do Nothing or Curve for Men?

Curve for Men lasts longest (Curve for Men 56/100, Sweet Do Nothing 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sweet Do Nothing or Curve for Men?

Curve for Men projects furthest (Curve for Men 49/100, Sweet Do Nothing 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sweet Do Nothing and Curve for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Cactus, Neroli, Pepper and Musk.

Is Sweet Do Nothing or Curve for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sweet Do Nothing is the stronger pick. For winter, Sweet Do Nothing is the stronger pick. Sweet Do Nothing suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sweet Do Nothing and Curve for Men?

Sweet Do Nothing features Cactus, Creosote Bush, Incense, Orange Blossom and Fig. 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.