Fragrance comparison

Rumba vs Solo Lei

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,162 ratings analysed

6 wins

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,593 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Solo Lei

Profumi Di Polignano

3.3234 votes

Rank #55,401 White FloralAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Solo Lei
Choose it for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rumba6/7

Solo Lei1/7

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

Solo LeiProfumi Di Polignano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.32/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

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

26%Love

26%Like

12%Ok

24%Dislike

12%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerRumbaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityRumba

SillageRumba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value57

Category winnerRumbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

white floral100%

animalic86%

tuberose72%

musky58%

amber44%

lactonic30%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both white floral and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumPeachMirabelleOrange BlossomBasilBergamotRaspberry

Heart

HoneyMarigoldCarnationTuberoseHeliotropeGardeniaJasmineRose

Base

OakmossLeatherAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskStyraxVanilla

Top30 to 45 minutes

GardeniaCoconutPeachPlum

Heart3 to 5 hours

TuberoseJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

MuskAmbergrisCedar

InformationalShared notesPlum, Peach, Tuberose and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Solo Lei, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer31

Fall62

Winter62

Day100

Night78

Category winnerSolo LeiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

Men5

Unisex21

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,593

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Overall rank#55,401

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Solo Lei by Profumi Di Polignano is a bold white floral fragrance composed by perfumer Arturetto Landi. The scent opens with a rich burst of gardenia, milky coconut, velvety peach, and juicy plum. As the opening settles, the heart emerges with creamy jasmine and narcotic tuberose, creating an opulent floral core. Grou…

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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 Solo Lei?

Rumba takes 6 of 7 categories. Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes; Solo Lei is rated 3.32/5 from 34 votes. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Solo Lei for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rumba or Solo Lei?

Rumba lasts longest (Rumba 80/100, Solo Lei 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rumba or Solo Lei?

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

Do Rumba and Solo Lei smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and animalic accords. Common notes include Plum, Peach, Tuberose and Gardenia.

Is Rumba or Solo Lei better for summer or winter?

For summer, Solo Lei is the stronger pick. For winter, Rumba is the stronger pick. Solo Lei suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rumba and Solo Lei?

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. Solo Lei has top notes of Gardenia, Coconut, Peach and Plum, heart notes of Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Ambergris and Cedar.