Fragrance comparison

Rumba vs Siesta Sunset

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,139 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,621 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Siesta Sunset

Scent Journey

4.0911 votes

Rank #53,842 White FloralYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumba takes 4 of 5 categories.

Rumba
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Siesta Sunset
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rumba4/5

Siesta Sunset1/5

Ratings & consensus: Siesta Sunset
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rumba
Sillage & projection: Rumba
Value for money: Rumba
Versatility: Not scored
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

Siesta SunsetScent Journey

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

Category winnerSiesta SunsetRating 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

73%Love

0%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityRumba

SillageRumba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value53

Category winnerRumbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

white floral100%

yellow floral88%

soft spicy77%

coconut65%

fruity53%

sweet42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet 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

StrawberryItalian OrangePeachCalabrian bergamotWhite GrapefruitAlmond

Heart

LysylangAmyl SalicylateTuberoseOrange BlossomAfrican GingerCoconut

Base

VanillaMuskStyraxPatchouliCardamom

InformationalShared notesPeach, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Tuberose. 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

Summer90

Fall60

Winter10

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

Men22

Unisex56

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,621

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Overall rank#53,842

PerfumerAnthony Lane

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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Siesta Sunset is a sunny, fruit-forward floral that leans creamy as it warms up on skin. The opening reads like strawberry and orange over a soft almond touch, then slips into a tropical, solar feel with white florals and coconut. The dry-down turns smooth and spiced, with vanilla musk, a resinous styrax tone, and a g…

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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 Siesta Sunset?

Rumba takes 4 of 5 categories. Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes; Siesta Sunset is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Siesta Sunset for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rumba or Siesta Sunset?

Rumba lasts longest (Rumba 80/100, Siesta Sunset 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rumba or Siesta Sunset?

Rumba projects furthest (Rumba 76/100, Siesta Sunset 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rumba and Siesta Sunset smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Tuberose.

Is Rumba or Siesta Sunset better for summer or winter?

Siesta Sunset suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rumba and Siesta Sunset?

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. Siesta Sunset has top notes of Strawberry, Italian Orange, Peach and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Lysylang, Amyl Salicylate, Tuberose and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Styrax and Patchouli.