Fragrance comparison

Constella vs Rumba

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,130 ratings analysed

Constella

VÛRV

3.502 votes

Rank #70,652 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,623 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumba takes 3 of 4 categories.

Constella
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rumba
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Constella1/4

Rumba3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rumba
Sillage & projection: Constella
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

ConstellaVÛRV

RumbaTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 13%Want 81%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRumba

SillageConstella

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

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

floral77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleHoney

Heart

HeliotropeOrange BlossomOrchid

Base

Cashmere WoodAmberSandalwood

Top

PlumPeachMirabelleOrange BlossomBasilBergamotRaspberry

Heart

HoneyMarigoldCarnationTuberoseHeliotropeGardeniaJasmineRose

Base

OakmossLeatherAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskStyraxVanilla

InformationalShared notesHoney, Heliotrope, 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

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#70,652

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,623

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Category winnerRumbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Constella opens with a distinct splash of crisp red apple dipped in dense honey. As the fruity top note settles, heliotrope and orange blossom bring a dusty, almond-tinted floral sweetness. The base grounds the composition in warm sandalwood and cashmere wood, leaving a soft amber hum on skin during cool spring or aut…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Constella or Rumba?

Rumba takes 3 of 4 categories. Constella is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes. Choose Constella for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Constella or Rumba?

Rumba lasts longest (Rumba 80/100, Constella 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Constella or Rumba?

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

Do Constella and Rumba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Honey, Heliotrope, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood.

Is Constella or Rumba better for summer or winter?

Constella suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Constella and Rumba?

Constella has top notes of Apple and Honey, heart notes of Heliotrope, Orange Blossom and Orchid, a base of Cashmere Wood, Amber 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.