Cu vs La Bergamote et Herbes
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
La Bergamote et Herbes takes 2 of 4 categories.
CuChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
La Bergamote et HerbesChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cu1/4
La Bergamote et Herbes2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- La Bergamote et Herbes
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- La Bergamote et Herbes
- 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 BakerLa Bergamote et HerbesParfum LabWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 62%Had 15%Want 22%
3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 33%Had 7%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
39%Like
20%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
66 votes
33%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Bergamote et Herbes
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLa Bergamote et HerbesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
aquatic77%
patchouli69%
green61%
citrus100%
white floral92%
green84%
aromatic77%
earthy69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match46%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
Top15-30 mins
Green LeavesBergamotGrapefruitCoriander
Heart2-3 hrs
Lily of the ValleyAldehydesGardeniaJasmine
Base4-6 hrs
PatchouliCostusMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Green Leaves, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for La Bergamote et Herbes, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer64
Fall0
Winter54
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer33
Fall33
Winter0
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#69,214
PerfumerSamuel Moraes
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 →La Bergamote et Herbes by Parfum Lab delivers an immediate rush of crushed green leaves, bitter grapefruit, and sparkling bergamot that feels like stepping into a sunlit herb garden. As the bright citrus mist settles, the scent reveals clean gardenia, crisp lily of the valley, and a gentle breeze of soapy aldehydes. T…
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 La Bergamote et Herbes?
La Bergamote et Herbes takes 2 of 4 categories. Cu is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes; La Bergamote et Herbes is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Cu for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose La Bergamote et Herbes for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cu or La Bergamote et Herbes?
La Bergamote et Herbes lasts longest (La Bergamote et Herbes 53/100, Cu 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cu or La Bergamote et Herbes?
Projection is very close: Cu 50/100, La Bergamote et Herbes 50/100 for sillage.
Do Cu and La Bergamote et Herbes smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Green Leaves, Bergamot and Jasmine.
Is Cu or La Bergamote et Herbes better for summer or winter?
La Bergamote et Herbes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cu and La Bergamote et Herbes?
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. La Bergamote et Herbes has top notes of Green Leaves, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Coriander, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Aldehydes, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Costus, Musk and Moss.
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