Liz Claiborne 2017 EDC

M £ Statement

Curve Black

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Liz Claiborne Curve Black is a Cologne launched in 2017. Curve Black opens with Bergamot, Violet Leaf, and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Oakmoss, Lavender, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Teak, and Tonka Bean. Liz Claiborne's Curve Black carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive one, this. Curve Black is either a surprisingly decent, mature cheapie for the office, or a dull, short-lived disappointment. Those violet leaf and leather notes are truly love-or-hate, so try before you buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mature
  • Classic
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Clean
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Curve Black Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its moderate projection and generally inoffensive aromatic-woody profile make it suitable for office and casual wear, as noted by several reviewers. However, poor longevity for many users means it might not hold up for longer formal events or lively dates without reapplication, and it's too subdued for a club.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with an airy violet leaf and zesty bergamot, quickly spiced up by a hint of nutmeg. The heart settles into a herbal aromatic blend of lavender, clary sage, and a touch of earthy oakmoss. The dry down is decidedly masculine, dominated by a prominent leather accord, smoothed out by creamy sandalwood and teak wood, with a whisper of comforting tonka bean.

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Where to buy

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