Fragrance comparison

Rumba vs Tenderly

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,382 ratings analysed

7 wins

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,622 SweetFloral

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32%scent match

Clearly different

Tenderly

Oriflame

3.47254 votes

Rank #19,247 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumba takes 7 of 7 categories.

Rumba
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Tenderly
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Best in spring.

Rumba7/7

Tenderly0/7

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

TenderlyOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.47/ 5 · 254 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

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

14%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

30%Dislike

1%Hate

254 votes

Category winnerRumbaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate62

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%

floral100%

powdery88%

sweet77%

citrus65%

vanilla53%

herbal42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumPeachMirabelleOrange BlossomBasilBergamotRaspberry

Heart

HoneyMarigoldCarnationTuberoseHeliotropeGardeniaJasmineRose

Base

OakmossLeatherAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskStyraxVanilla

Top

CloverMandarin BlossomBlackberry

Heart

MagnoliaChamomilePoppyOrchid

Base

HeliotropeSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRumbaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,622

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Overall rank#19,247

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews17

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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Tenderly by Oriflame is a soft floral fruity scent with a gentle spring mood. Reviews point to clover and chamomile up front, with fresh florals, powdery heliotrope and a light vanilla warmth underneath. It feels innocent, clean and easy to wear, best for daytime rather than drama. Expect a delicate profile with moder…

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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 Tenderly?

Rumba takes 7 of 7 categories. Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes; Tenderly is rated 3.47/5 from 254 votes. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Tenderly for a floral and powdery character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rumba or Tenderly?

Rumba lasts longest (Rumba 80/100, Tenderly 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rumba or Tenderly?

Rumba projects furthest (Rumba 76/100, Tenderly 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rumba and Tenderly smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is Rumba or Tenderly 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 Tenderly?

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. Tenderly has top notes of Clover, Mandarin Blossom and Blackberry, heart notes of Magnolia, Chamomile, Poppy and Orchid, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood and Vanilla.