Fragrance comparison

Rumba vs Vanity Oud

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,202 ratings analysed

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,623 SweetFloral

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Vanity Oud

Regalien

3.6874 votes

Rank #12,604 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Rumba
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Vanity Oud
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rumba3/7

Vanity Oud3/7

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

Vanity OudRegalien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.68/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 29%Had 17%Want 54%

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

45%Love

26%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerVanity OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityVanity Oud

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value47

Category winnerRumbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

tropical77%

amber69%

oud61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumPeachMirabelleOrange BlossomBasilBergamotRaspberry

Heart

HoneyMarigoldCarnationTuberoseHeliotropeGardeniaJasmineRose

Base

OakmossLeatherAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskStyraxVanilla

Top

RaspberryPlumLitchi

Heart

OrchidFrangipaniLotusJasmine

Base

AmbergrisAgarwood (Oud)VanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesPlum, Raspberry, Jasmine and Ambergris. 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–

Spring72

Summer39

Fall100

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Category winnerVanity OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

Men0

Unisex53

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,623

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Overall rank#12,604

PerfumerCara Sylvain

Launched—

Reviews12

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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Vanity Oud by Regalien is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Vanity Oud was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Cara Sylvain. Top notes are Raspberry, Plum and Litchi; middle notes are Orchid, Frangipani, Lotus and Jasmine; base notes are Ambergris, Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and Cedar. It opens with Ra…

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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 Vanity Oud?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes; Vanity Oud is rated 3.68/5 from 74 votes. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Vanity Oud for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rumba or Vanity Oud?

They last about the same: Vanity Oud 81/100, Rumba 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Rumba or Vanity Oud?

Projection is very close: Rumba 76/100, Vanity Oud 76/100 for sillage.

Do Rumba and Vanity Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Plum, Raspberry, Jasmine and Ambergris.

Is Rumba or Vanity Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanity Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Rumba is the stronger pick. Vanity Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rumba and Vanity Oud?

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. Vanity Oud has top notes of Raspberry, Plum and Litchi, heart notes of Orchid, Frangipani, Lotus and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris, Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and Cedar.