Cu vs Azzurro
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Azzurro takes 3 of 5 categories.
CuChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
AzzurroChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Cu2/5
Azzurro3/5
- 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
CuTed BakerAzzurroStella DustinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 62%Had 15%Want 22%
4.33/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%
Category winnerAzzurroRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
39%Like
20%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
66 votes
50%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
0%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
LongevityAzzurro
SillageAzzurro
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
aquatic77%
patchouli69%
green61%
woody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
smoky69%
balsamic61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitGreen LeavesBergamot
Heart
Watery NotesPepperJasmine
Base
CedarPatchouliMusk
Top
GrapefruitCorianderLimePink PepperBergamotMintAldehydesGreen Leaves
Heart
GingerJasmineMelonNutmeg
Base
IncenseCedarSandalwoodPatchouliAmberResinAmberwoodLabdanum
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Green Leaves, Bergamot 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 seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall0
Winter54
Day–
Night–
Spring93
Summer100
Fall43
Winter29
Day100
Night29
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#45,483
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 →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…
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 Azzurro?
Azzurro takes 3 of 5 categories. Cu is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes; Azzurro is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Cu for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Azzurro for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cu or Azzurro?
Azzurro lasts longest (Azzurro 63/100, Cu 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cu or Azzurro?
Projection is very close: Azzurro 52/100, Cu 50/100 for sillage.
Do Cu and Azzurro smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Green Leaves, Bergamot and Jasmine.
Is Cu or Azzurro better for summer or winter?
Azzurro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cu and Azzurro?
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. 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.
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