Fragrance comparison

Far Away Infinity vs Rumba

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,865 ratings analysed

Far Away Infinity

Avon

3.951,737 votes

Rank #26,499 White FloralVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,621 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumba takes 4 of 7 categories.

Far Away Infinity
Choose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.
Rumba
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Far Away Infinity3/7

Rumba4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Far Away InfinityAvon

RumbaTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 1,737 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerFar Away InfinityRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

1,737 votes

34%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

1,074 votes

Category winnerFar Away InfinityMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRumba

SillageRumba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRumbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GardeniaBergamotMarigold

Heart

JasmineJasmine SambacOrange Blossom

Base

VanilaSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

PlumPeachMirabelleOrange BlossomBasilBergamotRaspberry

Heart

HoneyMarigoldCarnationTuberoseHeliotropeGardeniaJasmineRose

Base

OakmossLeatherAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskStyraxVanilla

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Bergamot, Marigold and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring45

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFar Away InfinityMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex7

Women91

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,499

PerfumerHonorine Blanc

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,621

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Category winnerRumbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Far Away Infinity opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and marigold before grounding itself in lush gardenia and jasmine sambac. As the floral sharpness softens, a rich vanilla and sandalwood base takes over on skin. It shines during breezy spring afternoons and cool summer evenings, offering a sweet tropical air…

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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, Far Away Infinity or Rumba?

Rumba takes 4 of 7 categories. Far Away Infinity is rated 3.95/5 from 1,737 votes; Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes. Choose Far Away Infinity for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. 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, Far Away Infinity or Rumba?

Rumba lasts longest (Rumba 80/100, Far Away Infinity 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Far Away Infinity or Rumba?

Rumba projects furthest (Rumba 76/100, Far Away Infinity 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Far Away Infinity and Rumba smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Bergamot, Marigold and Jasmine.

Is Far Away Infinity or Rumba better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rumba is the stronger pick. For winter, Far Away Infinity is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Far Away Infinity and Rumba?

Far Away Infinity has top notes of Gardenia, Bergamot and Marigold, heart notes of Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanila, Sandalwood 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.