Pino Silvestre Black Forest EDT vs Liz Claiborne Curve Forest Woods

Both are 4.2 oz men's sprays with cardamom, nutmeg, cedar and geranium, so the choice comes down to style and strength. Black Forest is an eau de toilette in the fougère family, heavier on lavender, moss and tonka, and it reads greener and more old-school. Curve Forest Woods is an eau de cologne with a chypre-floral build, brighter citrus and fir, and it is lighter and more modern. Owners rate Curve Forest Woods highly, though on a small number of ratings; Black Forest has a long-running reputation as a cheap, distinctive classic. Buy Black Forest for a mossy, herbal scent with more staying power. Buy Curve Forest Woods for a cleaner, fresher everyday wear.

• Choose the Black Forest if you want a mossy, lavender-and-tonka fougère with eau de toilette strength for cooler weather and evenings.
• Choose the Curve Forest Woods if you want a brighter, fir-and-citrus chypre that suits office and daytime wear.