Fragrance comparison

Sweetbriar & Moss vs Curve Soul for Men

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 268 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sweetbriar & Moss

Clean

4.2348 votes

Rank #40,242 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Curve Soul for Men

Liz Claiborne

4.05220 votes

Rank #7,330 WoodyFruity

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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 Soul for Men
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Sweetbriar & Moss4/7

Curve Soul for Men3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sweetbriar & MossClean

Curve Soul for MenLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

4.05/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

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

33%Love

53%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

220 votes

Category winnerSweetbriar & MossMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySweetbriar & Moss

SillageCurve Soul for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value71

Category winnerCurve Soul for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy91%

mossy83%

amber74%

fresh spicy65%

floral56%

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and earthy

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

Bamboo LeafGreen AppleBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LitchiLavenderVioletSage

Base

CedarSpicesSandalwoodOakmossAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Litchi, Oakmoss and Vetiver. 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

Summer80

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSweetbriar & MossMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex86

Women9

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,242

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,330

PerfumerJean-Marc Chaillan, Loc Dong

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerCurve Soul 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 Soul for Men opens with a sharp burst of bamboo leaf and crisp green apple before settling into a herbal middle of lavender and violet. As it dries down, dry cedar and sandalwood give the green opening a clean, woody backbone. It fits easy casual wear during warm spring mornings when you want a fresh, low-key sc…

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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 Soul for Men?

Sweetbriar & Moss takes 4 of 7 categories. Sweetbriar & Moss is rated 4.23/5 from 48 votes; Curve Soul for Men is rated 4.05/5 from 220 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 Soul for Men for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

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

Sweetbriar & Moss lasts longest (Sweetbriar & Moss 64/100, Curve Soul for Men 59/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

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

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Litchi, Oakmoss and Vetiver.

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

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

What are the notes in Sweetbriar & Moss and Curve Soul 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 Soul for Men has top notes of Bamboo Leaf, Green Apple, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Litchi, Lavender, Violet and Sage, a base of Cedar, Spices, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.