Fragrance comparison

Tiger's Cupbearer vs Cupbearer Gone Swimming

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

Tiger's Cupbearer

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #52,537 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Cupbearer Gone Swimming

The Dua Brand

3.502 votes

Rank #62,747 VioletLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tiger's Cupbearer takes 2 of 2 categories.

Tiger's Cupbearer
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cupbearer Gone Swimming
Choose it for a violet and leather character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Tiger's Cupbearer2/2

Cupbearer Gone Swimming0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tiger's Cupbearer
Fragranxe ranking: Tiger's Cupbearer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tiger's CupbearerThe Dua Brand

Cupbearer Gone SwimmingThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 83%Had 0%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

musky77%

amber69%

fruity61%

violet100%

leather92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Chinese OsmanthusItalian MandarinMineral notesViolet LeafAkigalawoodGrapefruitImmortelleAmbroxanSaffronSuede

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Sicilian OrangeVioletSuedeChinese OsmanthusImmortelleSaffronLeatherBergamotItalian Mandarin

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTiger's CupbearerLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Work 32%Date 18%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 35%Work 29%Date 22%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,537

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,747

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTiger's CupbearerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tiger's Cupbearer by The Dua Brand opens with an energetic burst of juicy grapefruit and crisp Italian mandarin, immediately backed by an airy flash of cool mineral notes. Within minutes, the bright citrus merges with smooth suede and peppery akigalawood, giving the blend a modern, slightly metallic edge that feels cr…

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Cupbearer Gone Swimming by The Dua Brand combines the crisp sparkle of an afternoon swim with the dry, mineral warmth of fine suede. Right from the nozzle, you get an energetic burst of Sicilian orange, Italian mandarin, and tangy bergamot that feels like cutting into cold citrus fruit on a warm patio. As the initial …

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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, Tiger's Cupbearer or Cupbearer Gone Swimming?

Tiger's Cupbearer takes 2 of 2 categories. Tiger's Cupbearer is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Cupbearer Gone Swimming is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Tiger's Cupbearer for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cupbearer Gone Swimming for a violet and leather character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Tiger's Cupbearer and Cupbearer Gone Swimming smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and leather accords. Common notes include Chinese Osmanthus, Italian Mandarin, Immortelle and Saffron.

Is Tiger's Cupbearer or Cupbearer Gone Swimming better for summer or winter?

Tiger's Cupbearer suits daytime wear; Cupbearer Gone Swimming suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tiger's Cupbearer and Cupbearer Gone Swimming?

Tiger's Cupbearer features Chinese Osmanthus, Italian Mandarin, Mineral notes, Violet Leaf and Akigalawood. Cupbearer Gone Swimming features Sicilian Orange, Violet, Suede, Chinese Osmanthus and Immortelle.