Fragrance comparison

Cu vs Midnight Datura

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 160 ratings analysed

Ted Baker

3.9266 votes

Rank #18,780 CitrusWoody

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13%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Midnight Datura

Parfums Quartana

3.9594 votes

Rank #15,227 White FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Midnight Datura takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cu
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Midnight Datura
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cu2/7

Midnight Datura5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CuTed Baker

Midnight DaturaParfums Quartana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 62%Had 15%Want 22%

3.95/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 67%

Category winnerMidnight DaturaRating 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

38%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerCuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMidnight Datura

SillageMidnight Datura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value47

Category winnerCuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aquatic77%

patchouli69%

green61%

white floral100%

powdery92%

floral84%

tuberose77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart

Watery NotesPepperJasmine

Base

CedarPatchouliMusk

Notes

TuberoseHeliotropeDaturaJasmineMagnoliaVioletRumMuskLily-of-the-ValleyCloveVanillaAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Midnight Datura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall0

Winter54

Day–

Night–

Spring84

Summer36

Fall100

Winter48

Day66

Night100

Category winnerMidnight DaturaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men3

Unisex3

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,780

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#15,227

PerfumerLisa Fleischmann

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerMidnight DaturaHigher 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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Midnight Datura by Parfums Quartana is an opulent floral perfume centered on intoxicating tuberose, datura, and lush jasmine. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and green leaves, quickly revealing a dense bouquet softened by powdery heliotrope and violet. Warm spices like clove and nutmeg blend into dark r…

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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 Midnight Datura?

Midnight Datura takes 5 of 7 categories. Cu is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes; Midnight Datura is rated 3.95/5 from 94 votes. Choose Cu for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Midnight Datura for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cu or Midnight Datura?

Midnight Datura lasts longest (Midnight Datura 74/100, Cu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cu or Midnight Datura?

Midnight Datura projects furthest (Midnight Datura 58/100, Cu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cu and Midnight Datura smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine and Musk.

Is Cu or Midnight Datura better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cu is the stronger pick. For winter, Cu is the stronger pick. Midnight Datura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cu and Midnight Datura?

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. Midnight Datura features Tuberose, Heliotrope, Datura, Jasmine and Magnolia.