Fragrance comparison

Rumba vs Wild Cats

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,224 ratings analysed

5 wins

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,622 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Wild Cats

Parfums Guy Alari

3.7296 votes

Rank #28,967 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumba takes 5 of 7 categories.

Rumba
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Wild Cats
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Rumba5/7

Wild Cats2/7

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

Wild CatsParfums Guy Alari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.72/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 29%Had 58%Want 13%

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

19%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerWild CatsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityRumba

SillageRumba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value91

Category winnerWild CatsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

fruity100%

sweet83%

vanilla65%

powdery48%

musky30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity 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

Top20-30 mins

PlumRaspberryPeachMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseJasmineOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaMuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesPlum, Peach, Orange Blossom and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Wild Cats, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night32

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#28,967

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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.

Reviews →

Do not expect a polite, airy body mist. Wild Cats by Parfums Guy Alari hits the skin with a heavy shock of dark plum, syrupy raspberry, and ripe peach. It smells like fruit jam bubbling on a hot stove. As the initial alcoholic solvent lifts, powdery jasmine and orange blossom soften the edges without losing that thick…

Reviews →

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 Wild Cats?

Rumba takes 5 of 7 categories. Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes; Wild Cats is rated 3.72/5 from 96 votes. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Wild Cats for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rumba or Wild Cats?

Rumba lasts longest (Rumba 80/100, Wild Cats 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rumba or Wild Cats?

Rumba projects furthest (Rumba 76/100, Wild Cats 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rumba and Wild Cats smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Plum, Peach, Orange Blossom and Raspberry.

Is Rumba or Wild Cats better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rumba is the stronger pick. For winter, Rumba is the stronger pick. Wild Cats suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rumba and Wild Cats?

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. Wild Cats has top notes of Plum, Raspberry, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.