Fragrance comparison

Wind Wood vs Curve Soul for Men

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,346 ratings analysed

4 wins

Wind Wood

Mancera

4.051,126 votes

Rank #2,647 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Curve Soul for Men

Liz Claiborne

4.05220 votes

Rank #7,317 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wind Wood takes 4 of 7 categories.

Wind Wood
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Curve Soul for Men
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Wind Wood4/7

Curve Soul for Men3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wind WoodMancera

Curve Soul for MenLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 1,126 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerWind WoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,126 votes

33%Love

53%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

220 votes

Category winnerCurve Soul for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityWind Wood

SillageWind Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value71

Category winnerCurve Soul for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

powdery84%

violet77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesMandarin OrangePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarVetiverOakmossLeatherWhite MuskAmber

Top

Bamboo LeafGreen AppleBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LitchiLavenderVioletSage

Base

CedarSpicesSandalwoodOakmossAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet, Cedar and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Wind Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer69

Fall0

Winter35

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCurve Soul for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 19%Party 14%

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,647

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews118

Overall rank#7,317

PerfumerJean-Marc Chaillan, Loc Dong

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerWind WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Wind Wood hits the air with a brisk crackle of mandarin orange, pink pepper, and crushed green leaves. The opening is sharp. Within ten minutes, the citrus flash settles down. A distinct violet heart steps forward, delivering a clean, cool, slightly powdery green floral character that keeps the composition cri…

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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, Wind Wood or Curve Soul for Men?

Wind Wood takes 4 of 7 categories. Wind Wood is rated 4.05/5 from 1,126 votes; Curve Soul for Men is rated 4.05/5 from 220 votes. Choose Wind Wood for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Curve Soul for Men for a woody and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Wind Wood or Curve Soul for Men?

Wind Wood lasts longest (Wind Wood 74/100, Curve Soul for Men 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wind Wood or Curve Soul for Men?

Wind Wood projects furthest (Wind Wood 66/100, Curve Soul for Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wind Wood and Curve Soul for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and earthy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Wind Wood or Curve Soul for Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Wind Wood and Curve Soul for Men?

Wind Wood has top notes of Green Notes, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet and Patchouli, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Leather. 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.