Fragrance comparison

Cumbria vs Niswah

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cumbria

The Dua Brand

4.6411 votes

Rank #30,140 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #22,960 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cumbria takes 3 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.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cumbria3/5

Niswah2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CumbriaThe Dua Brand

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 43%Had 9%Want 48%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

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

0%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

40%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityCumbria

SillageCumbria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match35%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

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

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

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex30

Women10

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

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,140

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#22,960

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNiswahHigher 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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Niswah opens with a bright rush of pear, berries and saffron, then settles into a floral oud wrapped in caramel, vanilla and amber woods. It reads rich, sweet and intentionally dramatic. This is the kind of scent that may suit shoppers who enjoy bold Middle Eastern gourmands with a fruity top and a smoky, woody base. …

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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 Niswah?

Cumbria takes 3 of 5 categories. Cumbria is rated 4.64/5 from 11 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Cumbria for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cumbria or Niswah?

Cumbria lasts longest (Cumbria 93/100, Niswah 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cumbria or Niswah?

Cumbria projects furthest (Cumbria 81/100, Niswah 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cumbria and Niswah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Vanilla, Apple and Nutmeg.

Is Cumbria or Niswah better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cumbria and Niswah?

Cumbria features Money, Green Apple, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Vanilla. Niswah has top notes of Raspberry, Peony, Apple and Pear, heart notes of Cinnamon, Frangipani, Coconut and Rose, a base of Ambroxan, Tobacco, Vanilla and Oud.