Fragrance comparison

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson vs Curve for Men

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 5,895 ratings analysed

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson

Hermès · 2008

3.984,121 votes

Rank #2,411 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 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 4 of 7 categories.

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Curve for Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson3/7

Curve for Men4/7

Ratings & consensus: Un Jardin Apres la Mousson
Community sentiment: Curve for Men
Longevity: Un Jardin Apres la Mousson
Sillage & projection: Un Jardin Apres la Mousson
Value for money: Curve for Men
Versatility: Curve for Men
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

Un Jardin Apres la MoussonHermès

Curve for MenLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 4,121 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 1,774 votes

Have 48%Had 42%Want 10%

Category winnerUn Jardin Apres la MoussonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

4,121 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityUn Jardin Apres la Mousson

SillageUn Jardin Apres la Mousson

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value83

Category winnerCurve for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

fresh65%

aquatic53%

citrus42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GingerGinger flowerCardamomPepperCorianderWater NotesCitrusesVetiverFloral NotesWhite Ginger Lily

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PineappleLavenderLemonJuniper BerriesNeroli

Heart

BergamotCactusSageGingerCardamomVioletCoriander

Base

MuskSandalwoodMahoganyCedarPepperAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesGinger, Cardamom, Pepper and Coriander. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCurve for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex69

Women24

Men86

Unisex13

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,411

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched2008

Reviews201

Overall rank#2,124

PerfumerJean Claude Delville

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerCurve for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hermès Un Jardin Apres la Mousson is a refreshing, watery spice fragrance that captures the smell of rain falling on sun-warmed earth and lush foliage. The scent opens with a burst of crisp ginger root and crushed green cardamom pods before settling into a gentle pool of cool water notes, coriander, and black pepper. …

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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, Un Jardin Apres la Mousson or Curve for Men?

Curve for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Un Jardin Apres la Mousson is rated 3.98/5 from 4,121 votes; Curve for Men is rated 3.93/5 from 1,774 votes. Choose Un Jardin Apres la Mousson for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Curve for Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Un Jardin Apres la Mousson or Curve for Men?

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson lasts longest (Un Jardin Apres la Mousson 59/100, Curve for Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Un Jardin Apres la Mousson or Curve for Men?

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson projects furthest (Un Jardin Apres la Mousson 54/100, Curve for Men 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Un Jardin Apres la Mousson and Curve for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Ginger, Cardamom, Pepper and Coriander.

Is Un Jardin Apres la Mousson or Curve for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Un Jardin Apres la Mousson is the stronger pick. For winter, Curve for Men is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Un Jardin Apres la Mousson and Curve for Men?

Un Jardin Apres la Mousson features Ginger, Ginger flower, Cardamom, Pepper and Coriander. 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.