Fragrance comparison

Rumba vs Sofia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,200 ratings analysed

5 wins

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,623 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Sofia

Mazzolari

3.8372 votes

Rank #12,267 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumba takes 5 of 7 categories.

Rumba
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Sofia
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Rumba5/7

Sofia2/7

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

SofiaMazzolari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 26%Had 28%Want 47%

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

32%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerSofiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRumba

SillageRumba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value55

Category winnerRumbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

white floral100%

woody90%

honey80%

sweet70%

patchouli60%

rose50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet 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

Top

Orange BlossomJasmine

Heart

HoneyRose

Base

PatchouliWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Honey, 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

Summer90

Fall90

Winter70

Day100

Night100

Category winnerSofiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,623

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Overall rank#12,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

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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Sofia by Mazzolari is a honeyed white floral with orange blossom, jasmine and rose at the front. Reviewers describe a fresh, realistic rose early on, followed by sweeter jasmine and orange blossom, sometimes with a soft tea-like impression. It is easy to like if you enjoy bright feminine florals with honeyed warmth, b…

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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 Sofia?

Rumba takes 5 of 7 categories. Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes; Sofia is rated 3.83/5 from 72 votes. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Sofia for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Rumba or Sofia?

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

Which projects more, Rumba or Sofia?

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

Do Rumba and Sofia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Honey, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Rumba or Sofia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sofia is the stronger pick. For winter, Rumba is the stronger pick. Sofia suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rumba and Sofia?

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. Sofia has top notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, heart notes of Honey and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Woody Notes.