Fragrance comparison

Audace vs Rumba

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,316 ratings analysed

Audace

Rochas

3.29188 votes

Rank #12,693 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,621 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumba takes 6 of 7 categories.

Audace
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rumba
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Audace1/7

Rumba6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AudaceRochas

RumbaTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

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

26%Love

26%Like

18%Ok

23%Dislike

7%Hate

163 votes

34%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

1,074 votes

Category winnerRumbaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRumba

SillageRumba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRumbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

white floral92%

tuberose84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

musky61%

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryPink PepperMandarin

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomRose

Base

TonkaMuskSandalwood

Top

PlumPeachMirabelleOrange BlossomBasilBergamotRaspberry

Heart

HoneyMarigoldCarnationTuberoseHeliotropeGardeniaJasmineRose

Base

OakmossLeatherAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskStyraxVanilla

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall98

Winter98

Day100

Night81

Spring45

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAudaceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,693

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#1,621

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Category winnerRumbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Audace by Rochas is a floral-fruity gourmand that relies on a punchy raspberry and pink pepper opening before settling into a dense, creamy tuberose heart. This feminine scent rests on a base of warm tonka and sandalwood. It provides a sweet, vibrant profile ideal for those who enjoy playful yet persistent fragrances …

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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, Audace or Rumba?

Rumba takes 6 of 7 categories. Audace is rated 3.29/5 from 188 votes; Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes. Choose Audace for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Audace or Rumba?

Rumba lasts longest (Rumba 80/100, Audace 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Audace or Rumba?

Rumba projects furthest (Rumba 76/100, Audace 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Audace and Rumba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Rose.

Is Audace or Rumba better for summer or winter?

For summer, Audace is the stronger pick. For winter, Rumba is the stronger pick. Audace suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Audace and Rumba?

Audace has top notes of Raspberry, Pink Pepper and Mandarin, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Tonka, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.