Fragrance comparison

Cu vs Monte

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 106 ratings analysed

Ted Baker

3.9266 votes

Rank #18,780 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Monte

Acqua di Baviera

4.1140 votes

Rank #16,799 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monte takes 5 of 5 categories.

Cu
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring.
Monte
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cu0/5

Monte5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CuTed Baker

MonteAcqua di Baviera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 62%Had 15%Want 22%

4.11/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%

Category winnerMonteRating 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

67%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMonte

SillageMonte

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value74

Category winnerMonteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aquatic77%

patchouli69%

green61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

marine74%

woody65%

rose56%

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

Top

BergamotSea NotesCitronViolet LeafGrapefruit

Heart

PepperPatchouliRoseLavenderJasmine

Base

CedarMuskMossAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Pepper 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–

Spring100

Summer60

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,780

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#16,799

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMonteHigher 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.

Reviews →

Monte by Acqua di Baviera is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Monte was launched during the 2010's. Top notes are Bergamot, Sea Notes, Citron, Violet Leaf and Grapefruit; middle notes are Pepper, Patchouli, Rose, Lavender and Jasmine; base notes are Cedar, Musk, Moss and Amber.

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 Monte?

Monte takes 5 of 5 categories. Cu is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes; Monte is rated 4.11/5 from 40 votes. Choose Cu for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring. Choose Monte for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cu or Monte?

Monte lasts longest (Monte 70/100, Cu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cu or Monte?

Monte projects furthest (Monte 61/100, Cu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cu and Monte smell similar?

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

Is Cu or Monte better for summer or winter?

Monte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cu and Monte?

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. Monte has top notes of Bergamot, Sea Notes, Citron and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Pepper, Patchouli, Rose and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Musk, Moss and Amber.