Fragrance comparison

Deseo Forever vs Rumba

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,297 ratings analysed

Deseo Forever

Jennifer Lopez

3.64169 votes

Rank #35,124 FloralFresh

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40%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,623 SweetFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumba takes 6 of 7 categories.

Deseo Forever
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rumba
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Deseo Forever1/7

Rumba6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Deseo ForeverJennifer Lopez

RumbaTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

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

21%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

26%Dislike

1%Hate

169 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRumba

SillageRumba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRumbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh91%

citrus83%

fruity74%

green65%

woody56%

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleHedioneBergamotOrange BlossomPeach

Heart2-3 hrs

MagnoliaMineral notesFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyMimosaRose

Base4-6 hrs

AmberOakmossMuskPatchouliSandalwoodCedar

Top

PlumPeachMirabelleOrange BlossomBasilBergamotRaspberry

Heart

HoneyMarigoldCarnationTuberoseHeliotropeGardeniaJasmineRose

Base

OakmossLeatherAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskStyraxVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Peach and Rose. Durations are only published for Deseo Forever, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer100

Fall22

Winter19

Day100

Night17

Spring45

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDeseo ForeverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex4

Women92

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,124

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,623

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Category winnerRumbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deseo Forever by Jennifer Lopez greets you with a crisp burst of tart green apple, sunlit bergamot, and sweet peach, illuminated by the airy floral lift of hedione. As the initial sweetness settles into the skin, a refreshing blend of dewy magnolia, delicate freesia, and cool mineral notes takes center stage, creating…

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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, Deseo Forever or Rumba?

Rumba takes 6 of 7 categories. Deseo Forever is rated 3.64/5 from 169 votes; Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes. Choose Deseo Forever for a floral and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Deseo Forever or Rumba?

Rumba lasts longest (Rumba 80/100, Deseo Forever 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deseo Forever or Rumba?

Rumba projects furthest (Rumba 76/100, Deseo Forever 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deseo Forever and Rumba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Peach and Rose.

Is Deseo Forever or Rumba better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Deseo Forever and Rumba?

Deseo Forever has top notes of Apple, Hedione, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Magnolia, Mineral notes, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Oakmoss, Musk and Patchouli. 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.