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Curve for Men Eau de Cologne — Liz Claiborne

Eau de Cologne (EDC) from Liz Claiborne.

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Scent description (editorial impression)

First worn by many as schoolboys, it was a bargain-shelf compliment-getter of the late 1990s and 2000s, and one fan remembers a poor man's pineapple scent that got there before Creed: pineapple and bergamot on green, peppery herbs, drying to a soft woody musk. A newcomer smelled a barber's aftershave; several recent buyers say it is gone within a few hours.

Drawn from 15 independent reports across 2 venues.

How we source this

Notes and fragrance details
House
Liz Claiborne
Top notes
Douglas fir, Green leaves, Juniper leaves, LavenderCurve for Men Cologne Spray, 4.2 fl. oz. - official Curve Fragrances site
Heart notes
Bergamot, Cardamom, Colorado cactus, GinsengCurve for Men Cologne Spray, 4.2 fl. oz. - official Curve Fragrances site
Base notes
Amber, Mahogany, Pepper, Sandalwood, VetiverCurve for Men Cologne Spray, 4.2 fl. oz. - official Curve Fragrances site
Current formulation
Reports differ on changes between bottles — Two counted wearers say reformulation has hurt it: one who has worn it since the early 2000s says a whole day of wear has shrunk to four or five hours, and another finds something missing next to the old batch. A third, buying a bottle for the first time in seventeen years, found it just as intoxicating as it had been twenty years before.Curve for Men Eau de Cologne - community ratings and reviews
Concentration
Eau de Cologne (EDC)
Category
Designer
Scent families (Scentorian)
Fresh & clean, Green, Fruity, Aromatic & herbal

Sources are linked beside the details they document. We omit details we could not verify. Note lists describe a scent; they are not ingredient lists.

Questions and answers

What does Curve for Men Eau de Cologne smell like?

First worn by many as schoolboys, it was a bargain-shelf compliment-getter of the late 1990s and 2000s, and one fan remembers a poor man's pineapple scent that got there before Creed: pineapple and bergamot on green, peppery herbs, drying to a soft woody musk.

Drawn from 15 independent reports across 2 venues.

About our sources.

What are the notes in Curve for Men Eau de Cologne?

Liz Claiborne publishes the following note tiers for Curve for Men Eau de Cologne.

  • Top notes: Douglas fir, Green leaves, Juniper leaves, Lavender
  • Heart notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Colorado cactus, Ginseng
  • Base notes: Amber, Mahogany, Pepper, Sandalwood, Vetiver

Notes describe the scent; the ingredient list is on the packaging.

Has Curve for Men Eau de Cologne been reformulated? Is today's bottle the same as older ones?

Reports disagree about the extent or effects of changes to Curve for Men Eau de Cologne.

Two counted wearers say reformulation has hurt it: one who has worn it since the early 2000s says a whole day of wear has shrunk to four or five hours, and another finds something missing next to the old batch. A third, buying a bottle for the first time in seventeen years, found it just as intoxicating as it had been twenty years before.

How can I tell whether a bottle of Curve for Men Eau de Cologne is the current formulation?

A batch code alone does not tell you which formula is in a bottle.

To check a particular bottle, ask Liz Claiborne or the retailer about its batch code. Owners' side-by-side comparisons are not confirmation from the house.

What does the concentration label on Curve for Men Eau de Cologne mean?

Curve for Men Eau de Cologne is sold as Eau de Cologne (EDC), a label commonly used for a light fragrance concentration.

The labels are not standardised, they do not predict longevity or projection, and versions sold under the same name can differ in composition.

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What fragrance family is Curve for Men Eau de Cologne?

We file Curve for Men Eau de Cologne under Fresh & clean, Green, Fruity and Aromatic & herbal.

These are Scentorian's browsing categories; Liz Claiborne may describe it differently. Browse by family.

Where can I buy Curve for Men Eau de Cologne?

Curve for Men Eau de Cologne is available from Amazon, linked on this page. Scentorian has a commission arrangement with these retailers and may earn a commission if you buy through a link, at no extra cost to you.

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How does Scentorian know this about Curve for Men Eau de Cologne?

Each detail on this page links to its source: note lists and published credits come from Liz Claiborne, and wearer reports come from the venues named in the sources list.

Drawn from 15 independent reports across 2 venues.

How we source · Editorial policy

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  • Amazon — 125 ml

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Curve for Men Eau de Cologne is filed under

Fresh & clean

Airy, watery or soapy scents associated with a clean character.

Green

Scents of leaves, crushed stems and cut grass, often with a bitter edge.

Fruity

Fruit notes such as apple, peach and berries. Citrus has its own category.

Sources

  1. Curve for Men Cologne Spray, 4.2 fl. oz. - official Curve Fragrances site — Liz Claiborne
  2. Curve for Men Eau de Cologne - community ratings and reviews — Parfumo, read in aggregate
  3. Curve for Men Eau de Cologne - customer reviews — FragranceNet, read in aggregate