Fragrance comparison

Cu vs L'île de Séoul

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ted Baker

3.9266 votes

Rank #18,780 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

L'île de Séoul

Salon de Nevaeh · 2022

3.836 votes

Rank #63,420 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cu takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cu
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
L'île de Séoul
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cu3/4

L'île de Séoul1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'île de Séoul
Sillage & projection: Cu
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 Baker

L'île de SéoulSalon de Nevaeh

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 62%Had 15%Want 22%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityL'île de Séoul

SillageCu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aquatic77%

patchouli69%

green61%

green100%

aromatic92%

musky84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, green 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

Mountain AirGreen LeavesBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

OsmanthusMandarin OrangePeppermintStar Anise

Base

MuskJuniper BerriesBlack TeaPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Green Leaves, Bergamot 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–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,780

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#63,420

PerfumerNevaeh Choi

Launched2022

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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L'île de Séoul by Salon de Nevaeh opens with a brisk rush of cool mountain air, crushed green leaves, and tart grapefruit. It feels like stepping outside on a bright spring morning in a quiet riverside park. As the crisp top notes settle, a soft apricot-scented osmanthus flower emerges alongside cool peppermint, sweet…

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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 L'île de Séoul?

Cu takes 3 of 4 categories. Cu is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes; L'île de Séoul is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Cu for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose L'île de Séoul for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cu or L'île de Séoul?

L'île de Séoul lasts longest (L'île de Séoul 60/100, Cu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cu or L'île de Séoul?

Cu projects furthest (Cu 50/100, L'île de Séoul 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cu and L'île de Séoul smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Green Leaves, Bergamot and Cedar.

Is Cu or L'île de Séoul better for summer or winter?

L'île de Séoul suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cu and L'île de Séoul?

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. L'île de Séoul has top notes of Mountain Air, Green Leaves, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Osmanthus, Mandarin Orange, Peppermint and Star Anise, a base of Musk, Juniper Berries, Black Tea and Patchouli.