Fragrance comparison

Cu vs Piccolo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 76 ratings analysed

Ted Baker

3.9266 votes

Rank #18,780 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Piccolo

Pisello Parfum

3.0010 votes

Rank #62,233 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Cu
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Piccolo
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cu2/5

Piccolo2/5

Ratings & consensus: Cu
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Piccolo
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Piccolo
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

PiccoloPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 62%Had 15%Want 22%

3.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 3%Had 13%Want 84%

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

30%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

40%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityPiccolo

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value83

Category winnerPiccoloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aquatic77%

patchouli69%

green61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

honey84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both 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

ClovesCinnamonGingerPlumGrapefruitBergamotAppleVanilla

Heart

NutmegCardamomMintCoffeeNeroliHazelnut

Base

HoneyPepperMuskJasminePatchouliCaramelCedarSandalwood

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

Summer17

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,780

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#62,233

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Piccolo by Pisello Parfum mixes bright grapefruit and warm cloves in a complex blend. Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia crafted this fragrance to transition from a citrus splash into a cozy hazelnut and honey base. It fits casual autumn days when you want a distinct, spicy scent that hugs the skin without overwhelmin…

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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 Piccolo?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Cu is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes; Piccolo is rated 3.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Cu for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Piccolo for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cu or Piccolo?

Piccolo lasts longest (Piccolo 68/100, Cu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cu or Piccolo?

Projection is very close: Cu 50/100, Piccolo 50/100 for sillage.

Do Cu and Piccolo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pepper and Jasmine.

Is Cu or Piccolo better for summer or winter?

Piccolo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cu and Piccolo?

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. Piccolo has top notes of Cloves, Cinnamon, Ginger and Plum, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Mint and Coffee, a base of Honey, Pepper, Musk and Jasmine.