Fragrance comparison

C vs Rumba

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,142 ratings analysed

Karen Walker

4.0714 votes

Rank #23,579 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,622 SweetFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumba takes 4 of 5 categories.

C
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rumba
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

C1/5

Rumba4/5

Ratings & consensus: C
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rumba
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

CKaren Walker

RumbaTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 19%Had 26%Want 55%

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerCRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRumba

SillageRumba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRumbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

floral83%

musky74%

woody65%

powdery56%

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MagnoliaGardeniaBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine SambacLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberCashmere Wood

Top

PlumPeachMirabelleOrange BlossomBasilBergamotRaspberry

Heart

HoneyMarigoldCarnationTuberoseHeliotropeGardeniaJasmineRose

Base

OakmossLeatherAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskStyraxVanilla

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Bergamot, Tuberose and Orange Blossom. 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

Summer17

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night83

Spring45

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,579

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#1,622

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Category winnerRumbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Karen Walker C presents a creamy white floral blend built on a base of warm sandalwood and cashmere wood. The fragrance opens with bright mandarin and bergamot before settling into a rich heart of gardenia and tuberose. It offers a cozy, sweet aura that suits casual day wear during autumn and spring.

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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, C or Rumba?

Rumba takes 4 of 5 categories. C is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes; Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes. Choose C for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, C or Rumba?

Rumba lasts longest (Rumba 80/100, C 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, C or Rumba?

Rumba projects furthest (Rumba 76/100, C 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do C and Rumba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Bergamot, Tuberose and Orange Blossom.

Is C or Rumba better for summer or winter?

C suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in C and Rumba?

C has top notes of Magnolia, Gardenia, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Cashmere Wood. 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.