Fragrance comparison

Rumba vs Tuberose

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,147 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,623 SweetFloral

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57%scent match

Closely related

Tuberose

Balint Parfums

3.8919 votes

Rank #40,085 SweetWhite 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 ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Tuberose
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rumba4/5

Tuberose1/5

Ratings & consensus: Rumba
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tuberose
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

TuberoseBalint Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 14%Had 9%Want 77%

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

42%Love

21%Like

21%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTuberose

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%

sweet100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

floral77%

powdery69%

tuberose61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both sweet, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumPeachMirabelleOrange BlossomBasilBergamotRaspberry

Heart

HoneyMarigoldCarnationTuberoseHeliotropeGardeniaJasmineRose

Base

OakmossLeatherAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskStyraxVanilla

Top

NectarinePlumPetuniaCalifornia OrangePink Pepper

Heart

Indian TuberoseCoffee CO2HeliotropeMarigoldLilyMagnoliaOrange Blossom

Base

StyraxSandalwoodSuedeMusk

InformationalShared notesPlum, Orange Blossom, Marigold 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

Summer43

Fall57

Winter43

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,623

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Overall rank#40,085

PerfumerCsaba Balint

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Balint Parfums Tuberose steers away from the typical bubblegum sweetness of modern white florals. It opens with a bright burst of California orange, plum, and a gentle dusting of pink pepper. This immediate freshness gives way to a green, leafy tuberose, avoiding the heavy, syrupy texture often found in this genre. A…

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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 Tuberose?

Rumba takes 4 of 5 categories. Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes; Tuberose is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Tuberose for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rumba or Tuberose?

Tuberose lasts longest (Tuberose 91/100, Rumba 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rumba or Tuberose?

Rumba projects furthest (Rumba 76/100, Tuberose 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rumba and Tuberose smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Plum, Orange Blossom, Marigold and Tuberose.

Is Rumba or Tuberose better for summer or winter?

Tuberose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rumba and Tuberose?

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. Tuberose has top notes of Nectarine, Plum, Petunia and California Orange, heart notes of Indian Tuberose, Coffee CO2, Heliotrope and Marigold, a base of Styrax, Sandalwood, Suede and Musk.