Fragrance comparison

Cu vs Classic

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 85 ratings analysed

Ted Baker

3.9266 votes

Rank #18,780 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Classic

Thera Cosméticos

4.0519 votes

Rank #46,222 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classic takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Cu1/5

Classic4/5

Ratings & consensus: Classic
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Classic
Sillage & projection: Classic
Value for money: Classic
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 Baker

ClassicThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 62%Had 15%Want 22%

4.05/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 44%Had 14%Want 42%

Category winnerClassicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

39%Like

20%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

68%Love

5%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityClassic

SillageClassic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value71

Category winnerClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aquatic77%

patchouli69%

green61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

green69%

floral61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart

Watery NotesPepperJasmine

Base

CedarPatchouliMusk

Top

GrapefruitLavenderPetitgrainGalbanumLimePepperNutmegPineapple

Heart

CarnationSageCyclamenJasmine

Base

CedarMuskFrankincensePatchouliLabdanumAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Pepper, Jasmine and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall0

Winter54

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall88

Winter69

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men75

Unisex19

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,780

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#46,222

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Classic by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of Grapefruit, Lime, and bitter Galbanum that immediately signals a green aromatic direction. The initial citrus fizz settles quickly as clean Lavender, Sage, and spicy Nutmeg take over the heart. Warmth builds slowly near the dry down, where dry Cedar, Frankincense…

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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, Cu or Classic?

Classic takes 4 of 5 categories. Cu is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes; Classic is rated 4.05/5 from 19 votes. Choose Cu for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Classic for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cu or Classic?

Classic lasts longest (Classic 64/100, Cu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cu or Classic?

Classic projects furthest (Classic 56/100, Cu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cu and Classic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Pepper, Jasmine and Cedar.

Is Cu or Classic better for summer or winter?

Classic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cu and Classic?

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. Classic has top notes of Grapefruit, Lavender, Petitgrain and Galbanum, heart notes of Carnation, Sage, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Frankincense and Patchouli.