Fragrance comparison

Rumba vs Kenzo

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 2,132 ratings analysed

5 wins

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,623 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Kenzo

4.151,004 votes

Rank #25,817 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumba takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Rumba5/7

Kenzo2/7

Ratings & consensus: Kenzo
Community sentiment: Kenzo
Longevity: Rumba
Sillage & projection: Rumba
Value for money: Rumba
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

RumbaTed Lapidus

KenzoKenzo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 1,004 votes

Have 38%Had 62%Want 0%

Category winnerKenzoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

1,074 votes

41%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,004 votes

Category winnerKenzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityRumba

SillageRumba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value52

Category winnerRumbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumPeachMirabelleOrange BlossomBasilBergamotRaspberry

Heart

HoneyMarigoldCarnationTuberoseHeliotropeGardeniaJasmineRose

Base

OakmossLeatherAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskStyraxVanilla

Top

PeachSpicesOrange BlossomPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseSandalwoodCorianderCarawayGardeniaYlang-YlangCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPlum, Peach, Orange Blossom and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRumbaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,623

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Overall rank#25,817

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRumbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Kenzo by Kenzo opens with ripe peach, dark plum, and sharp mandarin orange before settling into a dense floral heart of tuberose, gardenia, and spicy carnation. Oakmoss, patchouli, and warm sandalwood anchor the dry-down, giving this 1988 creation a grounded, earthy weight. It suits crisp spring mornings and formal au…

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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, Rumba or Kenzo?

Rumba takes 5 of 7 categories. Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes; Kenzo is rated 4.15/5 from 1,004 votes. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Kenzo for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rumba or Kenzo?

Rumba lasts longest (Rumba 80/100, Kenzo 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rumba or Kenzo?

Rumba projects furthest (Rumba 76/100, Kenzo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rumba and Kenzo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Plum, Peach, Orange Blossom and Bergamot.

Is Rumba or Kenzo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rumba and Kenzo?

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. Kenzo has top notes of Peach, Spices, Orange Blossom and Plum, heart notes of Tuberose, Sandalwood, Coriander and Caraway, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.