Fragrance comparison

Rumba vs Xochipilli

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,130 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,623 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Xochipilli

Azteque · 2020

4.002 votes

Rank #62,793 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumba takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rumba
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Xochipilli
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rumba3/4

Xochipilli1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Xochipilli
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

XochipilliAzteque

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityXochipilli

SillageRumba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRumbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

fruity77%

rose69%

woody61%

vanilla53%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral 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

PapayaRaspberryMelon

Heart

Orange BlossomGardeniaRoseHoneysuckle

Base

CacaoVanillaCedarMyrrh

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Raspberry, Gardenia and Rose. 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–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,623

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Overall rank#62,793

PerfumerJacopo Luccato

Launched2020

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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Xochipilli by Azteque is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance that leans into tropical notes like papaya and melon. Balanced by a gardenia and orange blossom heart, it rests on a warm vanilla base. Ideal for spring and summer days, this scent offers an energetic profile suitable for casual outings or office wear. It is 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 Xochipilli?

Rumba takes 3 of 4 categories. Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes; Xochipilli is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Xochipilli for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rumba or Xochipilli?

Xochipilli lasts longest (Xochipilli 90/100, Rumba 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rumba or Xochipilli?

Rumba projects furthest (Rumba 76/100, Xochipilli 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rumba and Xochipilli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Raspberry, Gardenia and Rose.

Is Rumba or Xochipilli better for summer or winter?

Xochipilli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rumba and Xochipilli?

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. Xochipilli has top notes of Papaya, Raspberry and Melon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Gardenia, Rose and Honeysuckle, a base of Cacao, Vanilla, Cedar and Myrrh.