Fragrance comparison

Cu vs Tiger Lily

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 92 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ted Baker

3.9266 votes

Rank #18,764 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Tiger Lily

Brocard

3.6226 votes

Rank #58,373 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cu takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cu
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Tiger Lily
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cu5/7

Tiger Lily2/7

Ratings & consensus: Cu
Community sentiment: Cu
Longevity: Cu
Sillage & projection: Cu
Value for money: Tiger Lily
Versatility: Tiger Lily
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

Tiger LilyBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 62%Had 15%Want 22%

3.62/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 65%Had 14%Want 21%

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

19%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerCuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityCu

SillageCu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value85

Category winnerTiger LilyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aquatic77%

patchouli69%

green61%

woody100%

white floral92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

rose61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and green

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

Green LeavesPepperPearBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

JasmineRoseLilyLily of the ValleyYlang-YlangPalisander RosewoodViolet

Base

CedarMuskWoody NotesAnimal notesVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, 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–

Spring91

Summer91

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night27

Category winnerTiger LilyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men7

Unisex33

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,764

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#58,373

PerfumerMarine Ipert

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Brocard Tiger Lily opens with a sharp snap of crushed green leaves and tart black currant. Black pepper introduces a dry spice bite before a dense floral heart of waxy lily, ylang-ylang, and jasmine takes hold on skin. The initial brightness fades into a damp, woody base dominated by cedar, earthy patchouli, and clean…

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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 Tiger Lily?

Cu takes 5 of 7 categories. Cu is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes; Tiger Lily is rated 3.62/5 from 26 votes. Choose Cu for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Tiger Lily for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cu or Tiger Lily?

Cu lasts longest (Cu 50/100, Tiger Lily 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cu or Tiger Lily?

Cu projects furthest (Cu 50/100, Tiger Lily 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cu and Tiger Lily smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Bergamot, Pepper and Jasmine.

Is Cu or Tiger Lily better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tiger Lily is the stronger pick. For winter, Cu is the stronger pick. Tiger Lily suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cu and Tiger Lily?

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. Tiger Lily has top notes of Green Leaves, Pepper, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Lily and Lily of the Valley, a base of Cedar, Musk, Woody Notes and Animal notes.