Fragrance comparison

Cu vs Nero Uomo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 98 ratings analysed

Ted Baker

3.9266 votes

Rank #18,780 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Nero Uomo

Acqua di Baviera

3.8832 votes

Rank #13,499 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nero Uomo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cu
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.
Nero Uomo
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Cu2/5

Nero Uomo3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CuTed Baker

Nero UomoAcqua di Baviera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 62%Had 15%Want 22%

3.88/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 14%Had 29%Want 57%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNero Uomo

SillageNero Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value65

Category winnerCuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aquatic77%

patchouli69%

green61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

marine61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, woody 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

CitronBergamotGrapefruitSea NotesViolet Leaf

Heart

PepperLavenderPatchouliJasmineRose

Base

CedarMuskoak mossAmber

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–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,780

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#13,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerNero UomoHigher 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 →

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

Nero Uomo takes 3 of 5 categories. Cu is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes; Nero Uomo is rated 3.88/5 from 32 votes. Choose Cu for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Nero Uomo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Cu or Nero Uomo?

Nero Uomo lasts longest (Nero Uomo 76/100, Cu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cu or Nero Uomo?

Nero Uomo projects furthest (Nero Uomo 63/100, Cu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cu and Nero Uomo smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pepper and Jasmine.

What are the notes in Cu and Nero Uomo?

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. Nero Uomo has top notes of Citron, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Sea Notes, heart notes of Pepper, Lavender, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, oak moss and Amber.