Cu vs Alive
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Alive takes 3 of 5 categories.
CuChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
AliveChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cu1/5
Alive3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Alive
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Alive
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Alive
- 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
CuTed BakerAliveAmerican EagleWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 62%Had 15%Want 22%
4.58/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 9%Had 65%Want 26%
Category winnerAliveRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
39%Like
20%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
66 votes
75%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAlive
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAliveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
aquatic77%
patchouli69%
green61%
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
green61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitGreen LeavesBergamot
Heart
Watery NotesPepperJasmine
Base
CedarPatchouliMusk
Top
GrapefruitTangerineBergamotBasilCardamomGreen LeavesAniseWatery Notes
Heart
GeraniumRoseLilyClary SageJasmineCloves
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Green Leaves, Bergamot and Watery Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall0
Winter54
Day–
Night–
Spring80
Summer100
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,764
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#43,155
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCuHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTed 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.
Reviews →Alive by American Eagle is a classic Aromatic Fougere that opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and tangerine. This 2001 release settles into a woody, aromatic heart with notes of geranium and clary sage. It is a versatile choice for casual day wear, especially during warmer spring or summer months when you want so…
Reviews →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, Cu or Alive?
Alive takes 3 of 5 categories. Cu is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes; Alive is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Cu for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Alive for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cu or Alive?
Alive lasts longest (Alive 60/100, Cu 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cu or Alive?
Projection is very close: Cu 50/100, Alive 50/100 for sillage.
Do Cu and Alive smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Green Leaves, Bergamot and Watery Notes.
Is Cu or Alive better for summer or winter?
Alive suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cu and Alive?
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. Alive has top notes of Grapefruit, Tangerine, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Geranium, Rose, Lily and Clary Sage, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.
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