Fragrance comparison

Cumbria vs Faris

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 270 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cumbria

The Dua Brand

4.6411 votes

Rank #30,140 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Faris

Kajal

4.11259 votes

Rank #4,645 AromaticFresh Spicy

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.
Faris
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Cumbria4/5

Faris1/5

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: Faris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CumbriaThe Dua Brand

FarisKajal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 43%Had 9%Want 48%

4.11/ 5 · 259 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%

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

47%Love

28%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

259 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCumbria

SillageCumbria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value43

Category winnerCumbriaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

woody65%

lavender53%

amber42%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both fresh 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

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotLemonAppleOrange

Heart

JasmineRoseCloveNutmegCoriander

Base

AmberVetiverSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Patchouli, 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

Spring100

Summer98

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex30

Women10

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

Men84

Unisex13

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,140

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#4,645

PerfumerDavid Chieze, Urs Castelletti

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerFarisHigher 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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Faris by Kajal is a refreshing woody aromatic scent designed for daily wear. It balances crisp juniper berries and lavender against a clean, warm cedarwood and patchouli base. The result is a refined, office ready fragrance that remains fresh for hours without turning harsh.

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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 Faris?

Cumbria takes 4 of 5 categories. Cumbria is rated 4.64/5 from 11 votes; Faris is rated 4.11/5 from 259 votes. Choose Cumbria for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Faris for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cumbria or Faris?

Cumbria lasts longest (Cumbria 93/100, Faris 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cumbria or Faris?

Cumbria projects furthest (Cumbria 81/100, Faris 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cumbria and Faris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Apple and Nutmeg.

Is Cumbria or Faris better for summer or winter?

Cumbria suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cumbria and Faris?

Cumbria features Money, Green Apple, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Vanilla. Faris has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Clove and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.