Fragrance comparison

Cumbria vs MDM Black

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cumbria

The Dua Brand

4.6411 votes

Rank #30,140 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #37,950 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cumbria takes 2 of 5 categories.

Cumbria
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
MDM Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Cumbria2/5

MDM Black1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CumbriaThe Dua Brand

MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 43%Had 9%Want 48%

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

71%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityCumbria

SillageMDM Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy, 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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex30

Women10

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

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 30%Casual 28%Work 25%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,140

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#37,950

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCumbriaHigher 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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Marc de la Morandiere MDM Black hits the skin with a brisk surge of bergamot, sharp lemon, and cool mint before quickly revealing a deeper, darker core. It bridges sunny Mediterranean brightness and shadowy woods. The opening citrus spark softens within twenty minutes as aromatic lavender, warm cinnamon, and green app…

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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 MDM Black?

Cumbria takes 2 of 5 categories. Cumbria is rated 4.64/5 from 11 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Cumbria for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cumbria or MDM Black?

Cumbria lasts longest (Cumbria 93/100, MDM Black 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cumbria or MDM Black?

Projection is very close: MDM Black 83/100, Cumbria 81/100 for sillage.

Do Cumbria and MDM Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Vanilla.

Is Cumbria or MDM Black better for summer or winter?

Cumbria suits evening wear; MDM Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cumbria and MDM Black?

Cumbria features Money, Green Apple, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Vanilla. MDM Black has top notes of Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Rosemary and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Carnation and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Vetiver and Vanilla.