Fragrance comparison

Rumeur (original) vs Sexy

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rumeur (original)

Lanvin

4.5032 votes

Rank #15,696 White FloralLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Sexy

Beverly Hills Polo Club

3.5010 votes

Rank #46,268 CitrusTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumeur (original) takes 4 of 5 categories.

Rumeur (original)
Choose it for a white floral and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sexy
Choose it for a citrus and tobacco character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rumeur (original)4/5

Sexy1/5

Ratings & consensus: Rumeur (original)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rumeur (original)
Sillage & projection: Rumeur (original)
Value for money: Sexy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rumeur (original)

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Rumeur (original)Lanvin

SexyBeverly Hills Polo Club

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 76%Had 7%Want 17%

Category winnerRumeur (original)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

13%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

30%Love

10%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityRumeur (original)

SillageRumeur (original)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value71

Category winnerSexyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

leather92%

fruity84%

aldehydic77%

woody69%

animalic61%

citrus100%

tobacco86%

fresh spicy72%

sweet58%

fruity44%

aromatic30%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesPlumBergamotPeach

Heart

JasmineFloral NotesClovesNutmegCardamom

Base

LeatherOakmossCivetGreen NotesPatchouliTobaccoVetiverSandalwood

Top

Bergamot

Heart

TobaccoPlum

Base

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InformationalShared notesPlum, Bergamot and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer11

Fall100

Winter78

Day30

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter75

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,696

PerfumerAndre Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#46,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRumeur (original)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rumeur (original) by Lanvin is a complex chypre fruity fragrance from 1934. It opens with sharp aldehydes, plum, and peach, settling into a heart of jasmine and spices. The base is notably animalic and woody, featuring leather, civet, and oakmoss. This is a vintage classic, perfect for those who enjoy old-fashioned, h…

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Sexy by Beverly Hills Polo Club functions as a straightforward woody floral musk. It features a bright bergamot opening that quickly transitions into a core of tobacco and plum. This composition leans into an easygoing, modern aesthetic suitable for daily wear in temperate climates. It offers a approachable profile fo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rumeur (original) or Sexy?

Rumeur (original) takes 4 of 5 categories. Rumeur (original) is rated 4.50/5 from 32 votes; Sexy is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Rumeur (original) for a white floral and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sexy for a citrus and tobacco character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rumeur (original) or Sexy?

Rumeur (original) lasts longest (Rumeur (original) 69/100, Sexy 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rumeur (original) or Sexy?

Rumeur (original) projects furthest (Rumeur (original) 68/100, Sexy 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rumeur (original) and Sexy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Plum, Bergamot and Tobacco.

Is Rumeur (original) or Sexy better for summer or winter?

Rumeur (original) suits evening wear; Sexy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rumeur (original) and Sexy?

Rumeur (original) has top notes of Aldehydes, Plum, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Floral Notes, Cloves and Nutmeg, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Civet and Green Notes. Sexy has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco and Plum.