Fragrance comparison

Rumba vs Maroussia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4,253 ratings analysed

6 wins

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,623 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Maroussia

Slava Zaitsev

3.703,125 votes

Rank #2,451 PowderyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumba takes 6 of 7 categories.

Rumba
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Maroussia
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Rumba6/7

Maroussia1/7

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

RumbaTed Lapidus

MaroussiaSlava Zaitsev

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerRumbaRating 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

27%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

3,125 votes

Category winnerRumbaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityRumba

SillageRumba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMaroussiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

powdery100%

amber92%

woody84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumPeachMirabelleOrange BlossomBasilBergamotRaspberry

Heart

HoneyMarigoldCarnationTuberoseHeliotropeGardeniaJasmineRose

Base

OakmossLeatherAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskStyraxVanilla

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomPeachBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

CarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseHeliotropeIrisJasmineRoseOrchid

Base7-10+ hrs

CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesPeach, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Carnation. Durations are only published for Maroussia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring27

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerRumbaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

Men3

Unisex21

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,623

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Overall rank#2,451

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

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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Slava 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…

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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 Maroussia?

Rumba takes 6 of 7 categories. Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes; Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rumba or Maroussia?

Rumba lasts longest (Rumba 80/100, Maroussia 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rumba or Maroussia?

Rumba projects furthest (Rumba 76/100, Maroussia 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rumba and Maroussia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Peach, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Carnation.

Is Rumba or Maroussia better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Rumba and Maroussia?

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. 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.