Fragrance comparison

Rumba vs Rumeur

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,469 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,622 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Rumeur

Lanvin

3.732,341 votes

Rank #1,479 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumba takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Rumba4/7

Rumeur3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RumbaTed Lapidus

RumeurLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 2,341 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerRumeurRating 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

46%Like

4%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

2,110 votes

Category winnerRumeurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityRumba

SillageRumba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value74

Category winnerRumbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

white floral100%

floral90%

musky80%

rose70%

citrus60%

fresh50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumPeachMirabelleOrange BlossomBasilBergamotRaspberry

Heart

HoneyMarigoldCarnationTuberoseHeliotropeGardeniaJasmineRose

Base

OakmossLeatherAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskStyraxVanilla

Top

Magnolia

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineOrange BlossomPlum

Base

MuskPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesPlum, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose. 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

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRumbaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

Men1

Unisex8

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,622

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Overall rank#1,479

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews256

Category winnerRumeurHigher 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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Rumeur by Lanvin is a floral woody musk fragrance built on a foundation of white flowers and musk. Created by Francis Kurkdjian, it opens with a sparkling magnolia top note, settling into a heart of jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, and rose. This scent is suited for those seeking a clean, crisp, and feminine floral profil…

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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 Rumeur?

Rumba takes 4 of 7 categories. Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes; Rumeur is rated 3.73/5 from 2,341 votes. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Rumeur for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rumba or Rumeur?

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

Which projects more, Rumba or Rumeur?

Rumba projects furthest (Rumba 76/100, Rumeur 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rumba and Rumeur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Plum, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Rumba or Rumeur 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 Rumeur?

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. Rumeur has top notes of Magnolia, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Amber.