Fragrance comparison

Enigma vs Rumba

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,558 ratings analysed

Enigma

Oriflame

3.771,430 votes

Rank #5,907 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 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 5 of 7 categories.

Enigma
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.
Rumba
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Enigma2/7

Rumba5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EnigmaOriflame

RumbaTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 1,430 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerEnigmaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

1,430 votes

34%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

1,074 votes

Category winnerEnigmaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRumba

SillageRumba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRumbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachFreesiaPeach Blossom

Heart

RoseJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodOrchidVanillaTonka BeanAmberMusk

Top

PlumPeachMirabelleOrange BlossomBasilBergamotRaspberry

Heart

HoneyMarigoldCarnationTuberoseHeliotropeGardeniaJasmineRose

Base

OakmossLeatherAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskStyraxVanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Rose, Jasmine 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

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring45

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRumbaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex5

Women95

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,907

PerfumerBernard Ellena

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#1,622

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Category winnerRumbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Enigma by Oriflame opens with ripe peach juice and freesia before shifting into dark rose, orange blossom, and damp patchouli. Warm sandalwood and amber settle underneath on skin during cold late autumn evenings. It leans moody, smoky, and floral, suits evening dates, and projects moderate warmth in chilly weather.

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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.

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, Enigma or Rumba?

Rumba takes 5 of 7 categories. Enigma is rated 3.77/5 from 1,430 votes; Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes. Choose Enigma for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Enigma or Rumba?

Rumba lasts longest (Rumba 80/100, Enigma 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Enigma or Rumba?

Rumba projects furthest (Rumba 76/100, Enigma 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enigma and Rumba smell similar?

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

Is Enigma or Rumba better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rumba is the stronger pick. For winter, Enigma is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Enigma and Rumba?

Enigma has top notes of Peach, Freesia and Peach Blossom, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Orchid and Vanilla. 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.