Fragrance comparison

CH Central Park vs Rumba

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 1,193 ratings analysed

CH Central Park

Carolina Herrera

3.8565 votes

Rank #25,656 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,513 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumba takes 4 of 7 categories.

CH Central Park
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rumba
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

CH Central Park3/7

Rumba4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH Central ParkCarolina Herrera

RumbaTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerCH Central ParkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

34%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

1,074 votes

Category winnerCH Central ParkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRumba

SillageRumba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRumbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity90%

musky80%

sweet70%

fresh spicy60%

floral50%

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumWhite Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomTuberose

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Cedar

Top

PlumPeachMirabelleOrange BlossomBasilBergamotRaspberry

Heart

HoneyMarigoldCarnationTuberoseHeliotropeGardeniaJasmineRose

Base

OakmossLeatherAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskStyraxVanilla

InformationalShared notesPlum, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Tuberose. Durations are only published for CH Central Park, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer19

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night45

Spring45

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCH Central ParkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex7

Women86

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 19%Party 10%

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,656

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,513

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Category winnerRumbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark plum hits your nose first. It carries a quick prickle of white pepper before softening into lush petals. The opening feels juicy yet dry. Orange blossom soon cuts through the sweetness with a crisp green edge, keeping the heart airy. Jasmine and tuberose arrive shortly after, delivering creamy, sweet white flower…

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.

Reviews →

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, CH Central Park or Rumba?

Rumba takes 4 of 7 categories. CH Central Park is rated 3.85/5 from 65 votes; Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes. Choose CH Central Park for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, 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, CH Central Park or Rumba?

Rumba lasts longest (Rumba 80/100, CH Central Park 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Central Park or Rumba?

Rumba projects furthest (Rumba 76/100, CH Central Park 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Central Park and Rumba smell similar?

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

Is CH Central Park or Rumba better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in CH Central Park and Rumba?

CH Central Park has top notes of Plum and White Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of White Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Cedar. 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.