Fragrance comparison

Alki vs Rumba

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,144 ratings analysed

Alki

V Canto

3.6916 votes

Rank #65,800 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,622 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumba takes 4 of 5 categories.

Alki
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Rumba
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Alki1/5

Rumba4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlkiV Canto

RumbaTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 32%Had 2%Want 67%

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerRumbaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

6%Like

13%Ok

25%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

34%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

1,074 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAlki

SillageRumba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRumbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

leather84%

powdery77%

animalic69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral, woody and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Japanese Cherry BlossomMagnoliaPeachPassionfruit

Heart2 to 4 hours

LeatherPeach BlossomBulgarian RoseTurkish RoseHeliotropeAmbergris

Base6 to 8 hours

Australian SandalwoodAgarwoodMadagascar VanillaMahoganyMuskOakmossCambodian Oud

Top

PlumPeachMirabelleOrange BlossomBasilBergamotRaspberry

Heart

HoneyMarigoldCarnationTuberoseHeliotropeGardeniaJasmineRose

Base

OakmossLeatherAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskStyraxVanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Leather, Turkish Rose and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Alki, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer38

Fall75

Winter88

Day100

Night100

Spring45

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex13

Women75

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,800

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,622

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Category winnerRumbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alki by V Canto opens with a bright wash of juicy peach and passionfruit, tempered by floral magnolia and Japanese cherry blossom. As the initial fruitiness settles, a heart of Bulgarian rose, Turkish rose, and powdery heliotrope meets a distinct ribbon of leather and salty ambergris. The dry-down brings heavy woods i…

Reviews →

Ted Lapidus Rumba is a dark, heavy oriental floral that throws back to 1989. It blends a very syrupy, honeyed plum opening with dry leather and heavy oakmoss in the base. This bottle is built for fans of unapologetic vintage powerhouses who want a bold, warm scent for chilly autumn evenings.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alki or Rumba?

Rumba takes 4 of 5 categories. Alki is rated 3.69/5 from 16 votes; Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes. Choose Alki for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Alki or Rumba?

Alki lasts longest (Alki 83/100, Rumba 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alki or Rumba?

Rumba projects furthest (Rumba 76/100, Alki 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alki and Rumba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and animalic accords. Common notes include Peach, Leather, Turkish Rose and Heliotrope.

Is Alki or Rumba better for summer or winter?

Alki suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alki and Rumba?

Alki has top notes of Japanese Cherry Blossom, Magnolia, Peach and Passionfruit, heart notes of Leather, Peach Blossom, Bulgarian Rose and Turkish Rose, a base of Australian Sandalwood, Agarwood, Madagascar Vanilla and Mahogany. Rumba has top notes of Plum, Peach, Mirabelle and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Honey, Marigold, Carnation and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Ambergris and Sandalwood.