Fragrance comparison

Nomade vs Rumba

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11,118 ratings analysed

Nomade

Chloé

3.969,990 votes

Rank #30,199 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

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.

Nomade
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rumba
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Nomade3/7

Rumba4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NomadeChloé

RumbaTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 9,990 votes

Have 57%Had 17%Want 26%

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerNomadeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

37%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

9,990 votes

34%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

1,074 votes

Category winnerNomadeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRumba

SillageRumba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRumbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

mossy77%

earthy69%

floral61%

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

MirabelleBergamotLemonOrange

Heart2 to 4 hours

FreesiaPeachJasmineRose

Base4 to 8 hours

OakmossPatchouliAmberwoodWhite MuskSandalwood

Top

PlumPeachMirabelleOrange BlossomBasilBergamotRaspberry

Heart

HoneyMarigoldCarnationTuberoseHeliotropeGardeniaJasmineRose

Base

OakmossLeatherAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskStyraxVanilla

InformationalShared notesMirabelle, Bergamot, Peach and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Nomade, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall99

Winter49

Day100

Night43

Spring45

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNomadeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women84

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,199

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,621

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Category winnerRumbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nomade by Chloé is a crisp chypre floral fragrance built around a distinct balance of tart fruit and grounded forest moss. It opens with juicy Mirabelle plum alongside bright bursts of bergamot, lemon, and orange. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of freesia, delicate rose, jasmine, and velvety peach brings a …

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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, Nomade or Rumba?

Rumba takes 4 of 7 categories. Nomade is rated 3.96/5 from 9,990 votes; Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes. Choose Nomade for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Nomade or Rumba?

Rumba lasts longest (Rumba 80/100, Nomade 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nomade or Rumba?

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

Do Nomade and Rumba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Mirabelle, Bergamot, Peach and Jasmine.

Is Nomade or Rumba better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Nomade and Rumba?

Nomade has top notes of Mirabelle, Bergamot, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Freesia, Peach, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Amberwood and White Musk. 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.