Fragrance comparison

Cu vs White Citrus for Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 98 ratings analysed

Ted Baker

3.9266 votes

Rank #18,791 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

White Citrus for Men

Bath & Body Works

4.3432 votes

Rank #34,624 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Citrus for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cu
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
White Citrus for Men
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cu3/7

White Citrus for Men4/7

Ratings & consensus: White Citrus for Men
Community sentiment: White Citrus for Men
Longevity: Cu
Sillage & projection: White Citrus for Men
Value for money: White Citrus for Men
Versatility: Cu
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

White Citrus for MenBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 62%Had 15%Want 22%

4.34/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

Category winnerWhite Citrus for MenRating 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

41%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerWhite Citrus for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityCu

SillageWhite Citrus for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value78

Category winnerWhite Citrus for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aquatic77%

patchouli69%

green61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aquatic77%

ozonic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match61%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

GrapefruitBergamotMandarin OrangeLemonWater Notes

Heart

TeaPepperMelonViolet Leaf

Base

SandalwoodCedarMuskPatchouliOak

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Pepper and Cedar. 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–

Spring56

Summer100

Fall13

Winter6

Day100

Night36

Category winnerCuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#34,624

PerfumerNot listed

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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White Citrus for Men by Bath & Body Works is a sharp, refreshing aromatic fragrance launched in 2013. It centers on a bright opening of grapefruit and lemon, quickly balanced by a tea and pepper middle. The scent settles into a clean, woodsy base of sandalwood and cedar, making it an easy, daily choice for warm weathe…

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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 White Citrus for Men?

White Citrus for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Cu is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes; White Citrus for Men is rated 4.34/5 from 32 votes. Choose Cu for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose White Citrus for Men for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cu or White Citrus for Men?

Cu lasts longest (Cu 50/100, White Citrus for Men 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cu or White Citrus for Men?

White Citrus for Men projects furthest (White Citrus for Men 55/100, Cu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cu and White Citrus for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pepper and Cedar.

Is Cu or White Citrus for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, White Citrus for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Cu is the stronger pick. White Citrus for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cu and White Citrus for Men?

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. White Citrus for Men has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Tea, Pepper, Melon and Violet Leaf, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Patchouli.