Fragrance comparison

Rumba vs Valencia Vice Versa

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,141 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,623 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Valencia Vice Versa

Milestone Perfumes

4.3113 votes

Rank #47,115 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumba takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rumba
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Valencia Vice Versa
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rumba3/5

Valencia Vice Versa2/5

Ratings & consensus: Valencia Vice Versa
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rumba
Sillage & projection: Rumba
Value for money: Valencia Vice Versa
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

Valencia Vice VersaMilestone Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 69%Had 14%Want 17%

Category winnerValencia Vice VersaRating 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

46%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityRumba

SillageRumba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value83

Category winnerValencia Vice VersaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

vanilla100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

mossy77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral 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

Mandarin OrangeBergamotGinger

Heart

Orange BlossomGardenia

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaOakmossSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Gardenia and Oakmoss. 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–

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

Men11

Unisex11

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,623

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Overall rank#47,115

PerfumerNot listed

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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Valencia Vice Versa by Milestone Perfumes opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and bergamot, backed by a noticeable kick of fresh ginger. As the initial freshness fades, the fragrance shifts into a heart of orange blossom and gardenia. It wears best in moderate spring or autumn weather, bringing a clean, citru…

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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 Valencia Vice Versa?

Rumba takes 3 of 5 categories. Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes; Valencia Vice Versa is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Valencia Vice Versa for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rumba or Valencia Vice Versa?

Rumba lasts longest (Rumba 80/100, Valencia Vice Versa 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rumba or Valencia Vice Versa?

Rumba projects furthest (Rumba 76/100, Valencia Vice Versa 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rumba and Valencia Vice Versa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Gardenia and Oakmoss.

Is Rumba or Valencia Vice Versa better for summer or winter?

Valencia Vice Versa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rumba and Valencia Vice Versa?

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. Valencia Vice Versa has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Gardenia, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.