Fragrance comparison

The Ruler vs Curve Kicks for Men

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

The Ruler

The Dua Brand

4.002 votes

Rank #67,057 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Curve Kicks for Men

Liz Claiborne

3.4057 votes

Rank #20,809 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

The Ruler
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Curve Kicks for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Ruler2/4

Curve Kicks for Men2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Ruler
Sillage & projection: The Ruler
Value for money: Curve Kicks for Men
Versatility: Not scored
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

The RulerThe Dua Brand

Curve Kicks for MenLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

3.40/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 49%Had 33%Want 18%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

11%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityThe Ruler

SillageThe Ruler

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value70

Category winnerCurve Kicks for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

musky74%

citrus65%

green56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

juniper berrySandalwoodTonka BeanClary SagePatchouliBergamotLavenderCardamomOakmossLeatherVetiverCaraway

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MintBergamotCarawayGingerAniseMandarin Orange

Heart

CedarLabdanumCardamomLavender

Base

MuskCashmere WoodSandalwoodVetiverAmberPatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Patchouli, Bergamot and Lavender. Durations are only published for The Ruler, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer68

Fall27

Winter32

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,809

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCurve Kicks for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Ruler by The Dua Brand is an aromatic fougere fragrance for men that revisits vintage barbershop traditions from the mid-1980s. It opens with a brisk, herbal punch of lavender, clary sage, basil, and bright lemon, sharpened by spicy caraway and anise. As the opening settles, dry woods take over, bringing cedar, sa…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Ruler or Curve Kicks for Men?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. The Ruler is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Curve Kicks for Men is rated 3.40/5 from 57 votes. Choose The Ruler for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Curve Kicks for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Ruler or Curve Kicks for Men?

The Ruler lasts longest (The Ruler 80/100, Curve Kicks for Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Ruler or Curve Kicks for Men?

The Ruler projects furthest (The Ruler 63/100, Curve Kicks for Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Ruler and Curve Kicks for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Patchouli, Bergamot and Lavender.

Is The Ruler or Curve Kicks for Men better for summer or winter?

The Ruler suits evening wear; Curve Kicks for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Ruler and Curve Kicks for Men?

The Ruler features juniper berry, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Clary Sage and Patchouli. 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.