Fragrance comparison

Cu vs Tuxedo Noir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 69 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ted Baker

3.9266 votes

Rank #18,780 CitrusWoody

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Tuxedo Noir

LANSY

3.673 votes

Rank #59,671 PatchouliWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cu takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cu
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Tuxedo Noir
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cu3/4

Tuxedo Noir0/4

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

Tuxedo NoirLANSY

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 62%Had 15%Want 22%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

0%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aquatic77%

patchouli69%

green61%

patchouli100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and patchouli

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

BergamotGrapefruitOrangePepperCorianderLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineGardeniaRosemaryLavenderGeraniumSea NotesNeroli

Base

PatchouliMuskAmberCedarHeliotropeVetiver

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–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night67

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#59,671

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Tuxedo Noir opens with bright citrus and pepper, then settles into a cleaner aromatic heart with lavender, neroli and a light marine touch. As it dries down, patchouli, musk and amber give it a woody, powdery finish that reads familiar and easy to wear. It looks aimed at men who like fresh designer-style scents with a…

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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 Tuxedo Noir?

Cu takes 3 of 4 categories. Cu is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes; Tuxedo Noir is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Cu for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Tuxedo Noir for a patchouli and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cu or Tuxedo Noir?

They last about the same: Cu 50/100, Tuxedo Noir 50/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cu or Tuxedo Noir?

Cu projects furthest (Cu 50/100, Tuxedo Noir 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cu and Tuxedo Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pepper and Jasmine.

Is Cu or Tuxedo Noir better for summer or winter?

Tuxedo Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cu and Tuxedo Noir?

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. Tuxedo Noir has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Orange and Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Rosemary and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Amber and Cedar.