Fragrance comparison

Canto dell'Angelo vs Rumba

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,132 ratings analysed

Canto dell'Angelo

Ars Mirabile

3.004 votes

Rank #72,086 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 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 3 of 3 categories.

Canto dell'Angelo
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rumba
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Canto dell'Angelo0/3

Rumba3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rumba
Sillage & projection: Rumba
Value for money: Not scored
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

Canto dell'AngeloArs Mirabile

RumbaTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 6%Want 94%

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRumba

SillageRumba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value79

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

rum61%

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RumBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

MagnoliaJasmineOrange BlossomOrchid

Base

SandalwoodTobaccoLeatherMusk

Top

PlumPeachMirabelleOrange BlossomBasilBergamotRaspberry

Heart

HoneyMarigoldCarnationTuberoseHeliotropeGardeniaJasmineRose

Base

OakmossLeatherAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskStyraxVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring45

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,086

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,622

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Category winnerRumbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Canto dell'Angelo opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and mandarin orange, spiked with dark rum. The boozy citrus initial spray stays crisp for twenty minutes before giving way to white floral notes. Jasmine, orange blossom, and magnolia bring a smooth floral core that softens the punchy opening. As it settles into t…

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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, Canto dell'Angelo or Rumba?

Rumba takes 3 of 3 categories. Canto dell'Angelo is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes. Choose Canto dell'Angelo for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Canto dell'Angelo or Rumba?

Rumba lasts longest (Rumba 80/100, Canto dell'Angelo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Canto dell'Angelo or Rumba?

Rumba projects furthest (Rumba 76/100, Canto dell'Angelo 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Canto dell'Angelo and Rumba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood.

Is Canto dell'Angelo or Rumba better for summer or winter?

Canto dell'Angelo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Canto dell'Angelo and Rumba?

Canto dell'Angelo has top notes of Rum, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Tobacco, Leather and Musk. 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.