Fragrance comparison

Sweetbriar & Moss vs Curve Kicks for Men

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sweetbriar & Moss

Clean

4.2348 votes

Rank #40,242 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Curve Kicks for Men

Liz Claiborne

3.4057 votes

Rank #20,031 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sweetbriar & Moss takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Sweetbriar & Moss4/7

Curve Kicks for Men3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sweetbriar & MossClean

Curve Kicks for MenLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

3.40/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 49%Had 33%Want 18%

Category winnerSweetbriar & MossRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

11%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerSweetbriar & MossMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevitySweetbriar & Moss

SillageCurve Kicks for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value70

Category winnerCurve Kicks for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy91%

mossy83%

amber74%

fresh spicy65%

floral56%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

musky74%

citrus65%

green56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

Sichuan PepperMandarin OrangeLitchi

Heart2 to 4 hours

OlibanumFlowersRose de MaiJasmine

Base4 to 7 hours

OakmossVetiverCedarCashmere WoodAmber

Top

MintBergamotCarawayGingerAniseMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarLabdanumCardamomLavender

Base

MuskCashmere WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmberPatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Sweetbriar & Moss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall90

Winter30

Day100

Night30

Spring100

Summer68

Fall27

Winter32

Day100

Night37

Category winnerSweetbriar & MossMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex86

Women9

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,242

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,031

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCurve Kicks for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean Sweetbriar & Moss offers a refreshing break from typical sweet florals by grounding bright garden blossoms in forest woods. The fragrance opens with juicy mandarin orange and sweet litchi, lifted by the lively tingling warmth of Sichuan pepper. As the crisp start settles, rose de mai and jasmine bloom alongside …

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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, Sweetbriar & Moss or Curve Kicks for Men?

Sweetbriar & Moss takes 4 of 7 categories. Sweetbriar & Moss is rated 4.23/5 from 48 votes; Curve Kicks for Men is rated 3.40/5 from 57 votes. Choose Sweetbriar & Moss for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Curve Kicks for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sweetbriar & Moss or Curve Kicks for Men?

Sweetbriar & Moss lasts longest (Sweetbriar & Moss 64/100, Curve Kicks for Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sweetbriar & Moss or Curve Kicks for Men?

Curve Kicks for Men projects furthest (Curve Kicks for Men 53/100, Sweetbriar & Moss 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sweetbriar & Moss and Curve Kicks for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Sweetbriar & Moss or Curve Kicks for Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sweetbriar & Moss and Curve Kicks for Men?

Sweetbriar & Moss has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Litchi, heart notes of Olibanum, Flowers, Rose de Mai and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar and Cashmere Wood. 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.