Maroussia vs Rumba
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Rumba takes 6 of 7 categories.
MaroussiaChoose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
RumbaChoose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Maroussia1/7
Rumba6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Rumba
- Community sentiment
- Rumba
- Longevity
- Rumba
- Sillage & projection
- Rumba
- Value for money
- Maroussia
- 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
MaroussiaSlava ZaitsevRumbaTed LapidusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes
Have 67%Had 33%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 hate27%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
22%Dislike
3%Hate
3,125 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
Category winners
LongevityRumba
SillageRumba
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMaroussiaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
amber92%
woody84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
vanilla61%
sweet100%
floral92%
fruity84%
white floral77%
woody69%
animalic61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
AldehydesOrange BlossomPeachBergamot
Heart3-5 hrs
CarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseHeliotropeIrisJasmineRoseOrchid
Base7-10+ hrs
CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedar
Top
PlumPeachMirabelleOrange BlossomBasilBergamotRaspberry
Heart
HoneyMarigoldCarnationTuberoseHeliotropeGardeniaJasmineRose
Base
OakmossLeatherAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskStyraxVanilla
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Peach, Bergamot and Carnation. Durations are only published for Maroussia, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring27
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring45
Summer28
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRumbaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,451
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews203
Overall rank#1,623
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews118
Category winnerRumbaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSlava Zaitsev Maroussia hits the air with a brisk, soapy rush of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom that immediately brings to mind frosty morning air. As the initial fizzy burst settles, a dense core of spicy carnation, creamy ylang-ylang, and buttery tuberose unfolds across the skin, giving the frag…
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, Maroussia or Rumba?
Rumba takes 6 of 7 categories. Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes; Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Maroussia or Rumba?
Rumba lasts longest (Rumba 80/100, Maroussia 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Maroussia or Rumba?
Rumba projects furthest (Rumba 76/100, Maroussia 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Maroussia and Rumba smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Peach, Bergamot and Carnation.
Is Maroussia or Rumba better for summer or winter?
For summer, Rumba is the stronger pick. For winter, Maroussia is the stronger pick. Maroussia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Maroussia and Rumba?
Maroussia has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Heliotrope, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin. 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.
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