Fragrance comparison

Rumba vs Solo Lei Extrait de Parfum

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,133 ratings analysed

2 wins

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,593 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Solo Lei Extrait de Parfum

Profumi Di Polignano

4.805 votes

Rank #48,238 White FloralAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumba takes 2 of 4 categories.

Rumba
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Solo Lei Extrait de Parfum
Choose it for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rumba2/4

Solo Lei Extrait de Parfum1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Solo Lei Extrait de Parfum
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

Solo Lei Extrait de ParfumProfumi Di Polignano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSolo Lei Extrait de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value58

Category winnerRumbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

white floral100%

animalic92%

woody84%

amber77%

tuberose69%

coconut61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, woody 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

CoconutGardeniaPeachplum

Heart3 to 5 hours

TuberoseJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

CedarAmbergrisMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer60

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,593

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Overall rank#48,238

PerfumerArturetto Landi

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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Solo Lei Extrait de Parfum opens with lush coconut, juicy peach, ripe plum, and rich gardenia. Created by perfumer Arturetto Landi, this extrait de parfum centers on opulent white floral notes and creamy fruit before setting into warm cedar, ambergris, and musk. The texture feels dense and lactonic, balancing sweet ga…

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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 Extrait de Parfum?

Rumba takes 2 of 4 categories. Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes; Solo Lei Extrait de Parfum is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Solo Lei Extrait de Parfum for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rumba or Solo Lei Extrait de Parfum?

They last about the same: Rumba 80/100, Solo Lei Extrait de Parfum 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Rumba or Solo Lei Extrait de Parfum?

Solo Lei Extrait de Parfum projects furthest (Solo Lei Extrait de Parfum 81/100, Rumba 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rumba and Solo Lei Extrait de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and animalic accords. Common notes include Plum, Peach, Tuberose and Gardenia.

Is Rumba or Solo Lei Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Solo Lei Extrait de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rumba and Solo Lei Extrait de Parfum?

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 Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Coconut, Gardenia, Peach and plum, heart notes of Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Ambergris and Musk.