Fragrance comparison

Cumbria vs Chariot

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 254 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cumbria

The Dua Brand

4.6411 votes

Rank #30,140 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Chariot

Boadicea the Victorious

4.12243 votes

Rank #6,584 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cumbria takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cumbria
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Chariot
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cumbria4/5

Chariot1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CumbriaThe Dua Brand

ChariotBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 43%Had 9%Want 48%

4.12/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerCumbriaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

82%Love

9%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

48%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCumbria

SillageCumbria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value36

Category winnerCumbriaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

MoneyGreen AppleTonka BeanPatchouliVanillaAppleNutmegRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Red BerriesBlack CurrantAppleLimeBergamot

Heart

RoseNutmegCherry BlossomCardamomYlang-YlangJasmineFreesiaNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaBenzoinSaffronSandalwoodMuskPapyrusPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Vanilla, Apple and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Cumbria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring96

Summer43

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex30

Women10

Date 37%Party 32%Casual 22%Work 9%

Men19

Unisex55

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,140

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#6,584

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerChariotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cumbria by The Dua Brand opens with an assertive blast of crisp green apple seasoned with dry, grated nutmeg. You will notice a brisk solvent lift during the first three minutes before the heavy oils anchor to your skin. From there, the fragrance darkens rapidly. Earthy patchouli and toasted tonka bean rise to meet a …

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Boadicea the Victorious Chariot opens with a tart flash of black currant, acidic red berries, and zesty lime before settling into lush rose and white florals. A deep base of agarwood, earthy patchouli, and creamy vanilla anchors the sweetness. It performs best during cool autumn afternoons and formal evening gathering…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cumbria or Chariot?

Cumbria takes 4 of 5 categories. Cumbria is rated 4.64/5 from 11 votes; Chariot is rated 4.12/5 from 243 votes. Choose Cumbria for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Chariot for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cumbria or Chariot?

Cumbria lasts longest (Cumbria 93/100, Chariot 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cumbria or Chariot?

Cumbria projects furthest (Cumbria 81/100, Chariot 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cumbria and Chariot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Vanilla, Apple and Nutmeg.

Is Cumbria or Chariot better for summer or winter?

Cumbria suits evening wear; Chariot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cumbria and Chariot?

Cumbria features Money, Green Apple, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Vanilla. Chariot has top notes of Red Berries, Black Currant, Apple and Lime, heart notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Cherry Blossom and Cardamom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Benzoin and Saffron.