Fragrance comparison

Ottomane vs Rumba

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,228 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ottomane

Ulric de Varens

4.13100 votes

Rank #12,840 SweetHoney

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,557 SweetFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ottomane takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ottomane
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rumba
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Ottomane4/7

Rumba3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OttomaneUlric de Varens

RumbaTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 32%Had 25%Want 43%

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerOttomaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

100 votes

34%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

1,074 votes

Category winnerOttomaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRumba

SillageRumba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value79

Category winnerOttomaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

honey92%

woody84%

floral77%

white floral69%

balsamic61%

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both sweet, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaMarigoldLilacRose

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyPeachCoconut

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouli

Top

PlumPeachMirabelleOrange BlossomBasilBergamotRaspberry

Heart

HoneyMarigoldCarnationTuberoseHeliotropeGardeniaJasmineRose

Base

OakmossLeatherAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskStyraxVanilla

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Marigold, Rose and Peach. Durations are only published for Ottomane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer24

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night79

Spring45

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOttomaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Date 33%Casual 31%Work 19%Party 17%

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#1,557

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Category winnerRumbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ottomane by Ulric de Varens delivers a golden blast of vintage French perfumery from 1993. The first spritz unleashes an unmistakable burst of bitter marigold alongside waxy gardenia and cool lilac blossoms. Give it five minutes to settle. Once the initial alcohol evaporates, a thick pool of white honey coats ripe pea…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ottomane or Rumba?

Ottomane takes 4 of 7 categories. Ottomane is rated 4.13/5 from 100 votes; Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes. Choose Ottomane for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ottomane or Rumba?

Rumba lasts longest (Rumba 80/100, Ottomane 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ottomane or Rumba?

Rumba projects furthest (Rumba 76/100, Ottomane 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ottomane and Rumba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Marigold, Rose and Peach.

Is Ottomane or Rumba better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ottomane and Rumba?

Ottomane has top notes of Gardenia, Marigold, Lilac and Rose, heart notes of White Honey, Peach and Coconut, a base of 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.