The Perfume Library

Curve for Men (Cologne)

7.3

Curve · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Curve for Men (Cologne) is a fresh, citrusy and green men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. It opens bright and fruity with neroli, pineapple, lavender and lemon. Coriander, cardamom and ginger bring a spicy touch to the heart. Vetiver, sandalwood and amber settle into a sweet, woody base, with a slightly synthetic sparkle running through the accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear. It reads masculine yet modern. La Rive Blue Line and Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Liz Claiborne (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Curve · 1986

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Curve Liz Claiborne Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and floral scent for women, with a chypre backbone that adds a powdery, lightly spicy side; it has been discontinued. It opens with tagetes, bergamot and green notes, while pineapple and peach add a fruity brightness and aldehydes lend sparkle. The heart turns to a floral bouquet of lily of the valley, jasmine, rose and tuberose. In the base, musk, cedar and oakmoss settle it onto a powdery, slightly woody ground. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Voters place it equally in leisure and evening wear, followed closely by daytime, a night out and the office. It reads as feminine.

Mambo for Men (Cologne)

6.8

Curve · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Curve Mambo for Men is a 2001 men's fragrance that opens with a fresh mix of lavender, lime and bergamot and settles onto a woody base of patchouli, cedar and sandalwood. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as moderate, though the ratings rest on few votes and should be taken loosely. It reads masculine and has been discontinued. Citrus and lavender lead, giving a fresh fougère feel. In the heart, geranium, rose, orange blossom and cinnamon add a floral, spicy sweetness. The base of patchouli, fir balsam, sandalwood and musk grounds it in soft wood. Amouage Ciel Man and Rasasi Hatem have a close profile.

Curve Crush for Men (Cologne)

6.6

Curve · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Curve Crush for Men is a men's cologne that pairs citrus and fruit freshness with a sweet, woody, lightly spicy base. Mandarin orange and apple give the scent its bright, fruity face, while geranium adds a green, fougère-leaning edge to that freshness. Amber and cedar pull it towards a sweet, woody warmth. Smoky and leathery touches appear among the accords but stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Released in 2004, it feels suited to easy, everyday wear. Zara #Midsummer Deep Fougère and Michalsky Style for Men have a close profile.

Claiborne for Men (Cologne)

7.5

Curve · 1989

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Curve Claiborne for Men (Cologne) is a fresh, green, citrusy men's fragrance that suits daily and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure, daytime, sport and business, while evenings and nights out come last. It reads masculine. Green notes, lavender, melon, lemon and bergamot give it a bright opening. Cyclamen, juniper, jasmine and rose add a floral softness in the heart. Musk, cedar, leather and oakmoss settle into a woody, leathery, chypre base. Dior Diorella and Ralph Lauren Safari for Men have a close profile.

Bora Bora (Eau de Parfum)

7.0

Curve · 2002

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Curve Bora Bora Eau de Parfum is a floral, fruity women's fragrance that opens on iris, mandarin orange and water lily and dries down to sandalwood and ginger. It has been discontinued. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote counts are small, so those ratings are tentative. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is hard to say when it suits best. It reads feminine. The top notes of iris, mandarin orange and water lily give a light, fresh start. In the heart, orange blossom, tuberose, orchid and jasmine thicken the floral side. In the base, sandalwood and ginger soften things; the overall feel is sweet and creamy, with a slightly synthetic sheen. Abaco Odelia and Annayake Mood for Tattoo Woman have a close profile.

Curve Crush (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Curve · 2003

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Curve Crush Eau de Toilette is a fresh, floral scent with a sweet, gourmand edge, made for women. Bergamot and lemon give it a bright start, while cardamom, masala chai and aniseed add a spicy note. Orchid, cyclamen and lily of the valley build the floral side, and vanilla, tonka bean and musk pull the scent towards something powdery, creamy and sweet. A synthetic quality also runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, with autumn next, while winter and summer get fewer votes. It is a women's perfume with a light, easy character that suits daytime wear. Biotherm Eau Relax and Jil Sander Sun (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Curve (Eau de Toilette)

6.3

Curve · 1996

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Curve Eau de Toilette is a fresh, watery women's fragrance that pairs citrus with soft florals and a light powdery finish. Mandarin, grapefruit and bergamot open it bright, while dewberry and ylang-ylang add a gentle, fruity sweetness. In the heart, water lily, Damask rose and pink peony bring out the floral and aquatic side. Musk, cedarwood and sandalwood dry it down to a woody, powdery base. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the sample of votes is small. Its light, clean build suits everyday wear. Amouage Reflection Woman and Lanvin Rumeur 2 Rose share a close profile.

Curve Chill for Men

4.4

Curve · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Curve Chill for Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance led by bergamot and lime, softened by green tea and violet; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both rated weak, though few people have rated it, so that picture is tentative. It stays light and close to the skin, which suits calm everyday wear, and it reads as masculine. The top opens bright with bergamot, lime and aldehydes. In the heart, violet and green tea give a floral-green turn, with white pepper and coriander adding a light spice. The base settles on vetiver, cardamom, musk and sandalwood, a woody, slightly sweet footing, while aquatic and synthetic tones colour the overall impression.

Lucky Number 6

6.3

Curve · 2006

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Curve Lucky Number 6 is a fresh, floral women's fragrance led by lychee, jasmine tea and tiger lily; it has been discontinued. Fruity lychee and floral peony and osmanthus are softened by lotus leaf and jasmine tea. Shiso adds a spicy, slightly green edge. Amber, musk and cashmere wood bring a sweet, powdery warmth, with resinous, smoky and oriental touches in the accords and a bright, synthetic sheen. The notes have no top, heart and base split, so the scent reads as one blended whole from start to finish. Chopard Happy Spirit and Comptoir Sud Pacifique Jasmin Poudré have a close profile.

Curve Connect for Men

7.7

Curve · 2008

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Curve Connect for Men is a fresh, sweet men's fragrance built around sandalwood, tobacco flower and tonka bean. It has been discontinued. The notes read as one whole rather than a top, heart and base: a fresh feel with the sweetness of tonka bean and the woody warmth of sandalwood laid over it. Tobacco flower adds a light spiciness and a powdery touch, with a synthetic sheen in the background. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of votes is small, so this is a tentative reading. It leans masculine. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal pour Homme Le Parfum and Zara For Him Solar Edition have a close profile.

Bora Bora for Men (Cologne)

7.1

Curve · 2002

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Curve Bora Bora for Men is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent that has been discontinued. It opens with kiwi, lemon and bergamot, a bright, fruity start. Hibiscus and lavender form a green, floral heart. In the base, musk, leather and cedar settle the scent onto a woody footing, with spicy and synthetic touches among its accords. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though those ratings come from only a few voters. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Sport and Givenchy Play Sport have a close profile.

Lucky Number 6 for Men

6.3

Curve · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Curve Lucky Number 6 for Men is a fresh, citrusy scent for men, softened by floral, fruity and spicy touches; it has been discontinued. Aquatic and green notes keep it cool, while pineapple and plum add a fruity sweetness. Neroli brings a floral lightness, nutmeg a spicy warmth, and sandalwood and amber give it a woody, oriental base. Both longevity and sillage are rated weak, though the number of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. It is positioned as a men's fragrance. Al Haramain Neroli Canvas and Goutal Les Nuits d'Hadrien have a close profile.

Realities (1990) (Eau de Toilette)

6.5

Curve · 1990

Fresh · Floral · Green

Curve Realities is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around bergamot, chamomile and Bulgarian rose, and it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, chamomile, sage and osmanthus, which keep the scent fresh and green. The heart gathers Bulgarian rose, lily, jasmine, freesia and carnation into a floral bouquet. In the base, peach, vanilla, sandalwood and amber settle it into a fruity, sweet, slightly powdery woodiness, with chypre and oriental touches among the accords. Curve Vivid and Avon Far Away have a close profile.

Spark (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Curve · 2003

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Eau de Parfum

Curve Spark Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and woody women's fragrance built around cinnamon, caramel and rose; it has been discontinued. Cinnamon's warmth and the gourmand sweetness of caramel run together through the scent. Rose and orchid add a soft floral touch, while musk settles everything onto a smooth, powdery base. Cedar leaves a dry, woody edge beneath the fruity and oriental character, and the resinous, faintly smoky tones temper the sweetness a little. The notes don't unfold in layers; it reads as one warm blend from start to finish.

Curve Kicks for Men

4.0

Curve · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Curve Kicks for Men is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that runs green, lightly sweet and woody; it has been discontinued. It opens cool with mint, ginger, mandarin orange and bergamot, while aniseed and caraway add a spiced edge to that fresh start. In the heart, lavender, cardamom, cedar and labdanum soften it into a woody, powdery mood. The base is led by vetiver, amber, sandalwood and patchouli, with musk and oakmoss keeping it dry and calm. Fruity and floral touches sweeten the whole a little. Its profile is close to Fragonard Valentin and Jaguar Era.

Curve Black

6.8

Curve

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Curve Black is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance built around bergamot, violet leaf and lavender. It opens with bergamot and violet leaf, citrusy and lightly floral, with nutmeg adding a touch of spice. The heart settles into lavender, tree moss and clary sage, which give it an earthy backbone. In the base, teak, tonka bean, leather and sandalwood turn it woody and leathery, with a soft sweetness and some powder. It reads as masculine. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a noticeable but not heavy trail, though the number of votes is small. Franck Olivier Sunrise for Men and Emanuel Ungaro L'Homme have a close profile.

Mambo (Eau de Parfum)

6.5

Curve · 2001

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Curve Mambo Eau de Parfum is a fragrance for women that pairs a fresh, citrusy opening with fruity sweetness and a floral heart. The top notes are ylang-ylang, mango and mandarin orange, so citrus and fruit come first. In the heart, hibiscus, orange blossom and ginger add a soft floral tone with a touch of spice. The base of musk, vanilla and sandalwood sweetens it and closes on a woody, oriental warmth. It has been discontinued. Its notes and accords sit close to Swiss Arabian Hawa and Chanel Gabrielle Chanel Eau de Parfum.

Claiborne Sport (Cologne)

6.5

Curve · 1997

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Curve Claiborne Sport is a fresh, green men's cologne in which citrus and spice keep each other in check; it has been discontinued. It opens with lavender and tomato leaf, giving a green, airy first impression. In the heart, sage, coriander, cardamom and ginger add a spicy warmth, while cyclamen and woody notes leave this stage lightly floral and dry. The base of cedar, musk and amber softens everything into a gently sweet woodiness. Chopard Heaven and Puig Quorum Silver have a close profile.

Vivid (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Curve · 1993

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Curve Vivid Eau de Toilette is a feminine fragrance that pairs a fresh opening of tangerine, bergamot and freesia with a floral heart; it has been discontinued. The top is tangerine, bergamot, sage, freesia and violet, giving a citrus and green start. In the heart, lily, jasmine, iris, Bulgarian rose and peony bring a floral, powdery softness. The base of vanilla, sandalwood, amber and musk sweetens the scent and closes it on a woody warmth. Overall it reads fresh, floral and lightly fruity. Detaille Alizée and Curve Realities (1990) (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.

Soul by Curve

5.4

Curve · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Curve Soul by Curve is a fresh, aquatic women's fragrance that sets the coolness of bamboo, lotus leaf and freesia against the fuller florals of tuberose and gardenia; it has been discontinued. It opens with bamboo, lotus leaf, European white water lily and freesia, which give a light, water-rinsed freshness. In the heart, tuberose, gardenia and jasmine thicken the floral side, while tiaré and night-blooming cereus add a sweet softness. The base of heliotrope, blond woods and musk settles it onto a sweet, woody footing, with frankincense and nutmeg adding a faint spiced edge. Fresh, citrus and floral accords lead, with green, fruity and synthetic tones alongside. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue (Eau de Toilette) and La Rive Donna have a close profile.

Curve · 2003

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Curve · 2004

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Curve · 2005

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

Eau de Toilette