Fragrance comparison

Azzurro vs Cu

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

3 wins

Azzurro

Stella Dustin

4.3312 votes

Rank #45,483 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Ted Baker

3.9266 votes

Rank #18,764 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzurro takes 3 of 5 categories.

Azzurro
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cu
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Azzurro3/5

Cu2/5

Ratings & consensus: Azzurro
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Azzurro
Sillage & projection: Azzurro
Value for money: Cu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AzzurroStella Dustin

CuTed Baker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 62%Had 15%Want 22%

Category winnerAzzurroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

32%Love

39%Like

20%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAzzurro

SillageAzzurro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value68

Category winnerCuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

smoky69%

balsamic61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aquatic77%

patchouli69%

green61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitCorianderLimePink PepperBergamotMintAldehydesGreen Leaves

Heart

GingerJasmineMelonNutmeg

Base

IncenseCedarSandalwoodPatchouliAmberResinAmberwoodLabdanum

Top

GrapefruitGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart

Watery NotesPepperJasmine

Base

CedarPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Green Leaves and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer64

Fall0

Winter54

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex6

Women6

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,483

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,764

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerCuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Azzurro by Stella Dustin opens with an energizing splash of tart grapefruit, crushed mint, and zesty lime, immediately delivering a clean, shower-fresh feeling. As the bright citrus settles, a cool heart of crisp melon and fresh ginger warms up with spicy nutmeg and light jasmine. The dry-down leans into a sturdy base…

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Ted Baker Cu introduces itself with a bright splash of grapefruit and bergamot before settling into a dry cedar and musk base. It works best as an easygoing daytime option for late spring, offering a clean, understated presence that suits a casual office setting without demanding attention.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Azzurro or Cu?

Azzurro takes 3 of 5 categories. Azzurro is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes; Cu is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes. Choose Azzurro for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Cu for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Azzurro or Cu?

Azzurro lasts longest (Azzurro 63/100, Cu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzurro or Cu?

Projection is very close: Azzurro 52/100, Cu 50/100 for sillage.

Do Azzurro and Cu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Green Leaves and Jasmine.

Is Azzurro or Cu better for summer or winter?

Azzurro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azzurro and Cu?

Azzurro has top notes of Grapefruit, Coriander, Lime and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Jasmine, Melon and Nutmeg, a base of Incense, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Cu has top notes of Grapefruit, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Watery Notes, Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.