Fragrance comparison

Cu vs Fresh Orient

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 155 ratings analysed

Ted Baker

3.9266 votes

Rank #18,780 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Fresh Orient

Vertus

3.6789 votes

Rank #17,879 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fresh Orient takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cu
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Fresh Orient
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cu3/7

Fresh Orient4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CuTed Baker

Fresh OrientVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 62%Had 15%Want 22%

3.67/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 44%Had 16%Want 40%

Category winnerCuRating 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

21%Love

46%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerCuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityFresh Orient

SillageFresh Orient

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value33

Category winnerCuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aquatic77%

patchouli69%

green61%

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and green

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

Green LeavesBergamotGrapefruitBlack Currant

Heart

MagnoliaJasmineLilyCashmere Wood

Base

VetiverMuskCedarAmber

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 season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall0

Winter54

Day–

Night–

Spring90

Summer100

Fall26

Winter5

Day100

Night17

Category winnerFresh OrientMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men13

Unisex71

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,780

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#17,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerFresh OrientHigher 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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Vertus Fresh Orient delivers a breezy, green-tinted coastal citrus experience that moves beyond typical cologne formulas. Driven by tart grapefruit and leafy undertones, it settles into soft white florals and clean woods. It is an easy pick for casual warm-weather wear, offering a refreshing, clean aura without relyin…

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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 Fresh Orient?

Fresh Orient takes 4 of 7 categories. Cu is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes; Fresh Orient is rated 3.67/5 from 89 votes. Choose Cu for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Fresh Orient for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cu or Fresh Orient?

Fresh Orient lasts longest (Fresh Orient 65/100, Cu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cu or Fresh Orient?

Fresh Orient projects furthest (Fresh Orient 53/100, Cu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cu and Fresh Orient smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and green accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Green Leaves, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Cu or Fresh Orient better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fresh Orient is the stronger pick. For winter, Cu is the stronger pick. Fresh Orient suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cu and Fresh Orient?

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. Fresh Orient has top notes of Green Leaves, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Black Currant, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine, Lily and Cashmere Wood, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedar and Amber.