Fragrance comparison

RUA vs Rumba

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,176 ratings analysed

RUA

PARIS CORNER

3.7948 votes

Rank #19,267 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,594 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumba takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

RUA3/7

Rumba4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RUAPARIS CORNER

RumbaTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%

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 hate

35%Love

29%Like

21%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

48 votes

34%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

1,074 votes

Category winnerRUAMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRumba

SillageRumba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRUABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

floral77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RhubarbCitrusRose

Heart3 to 4 hours

RaspberryMagnoliaVanillaPeach

Base5 to 6 hours

AmberwoodCaramelMusk

Top

PlumPeachMirabelleOrange BlossomBasilBergamotRaspberry

Heart

HoneyMarigoldCarnationTuberoseHeliotropeGardeniaJasmineRose

Base

OakmossLeatherAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskStyraxVanilla

InformationalShared notesRose, Raspberry, Vanilla and Peach. Durations are only published for RUA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall94

Winter76

Day100

Night81

Spring45

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRUAMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex14

Women83

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#1,594

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Category winnerRumbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

RUA by PARIS CORNER presents a sweet, tart floral fruity profile built around crisp rhubarb, bright citrus, and fresh rose. The opening hits with a sharp, tangy bite before mellowing into a lush heart of ripe peach, juicy raspberry, soft magnolia, and creamy vanilla. As the scent dries down, amberwood, caramel, and cl…

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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, RUA or Rumba?

Rumba takes 4 of 7 categories. RUA is rated 3.79/5 from 48 votes; Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes. Choose RUA for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, RUA or Rumba?

Rumba lasts longest (Rumba 80/100, RUA 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, RUA or Rumba?

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

Do RUA and Rumba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Raspberry, Vanilla and Peach.

Is RUA or Rumba better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in RUA and Rumba?

RUA has top notes of Rhubarb, Citrus and Rose, heart notes of Raspberry, Magnolia, Vanilla and Peach, a base of Amberwood, Caramel and 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.