Fragrance comparison

Rumeur (original) vs Strong as Metal

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rumeur (original)

Lanvin

4.5032 votes

Rank #16,178 White FloralLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Strong as Metal

Dévier

5.001 votes

Rank #52,623 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumeur (original) takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rumeur (original)
Choose it for a white floral and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Strong as Metal
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rumeur (original)3/4

Strong as Metal1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Strong as Metal
Sillage & projection: Rumeur (original)
Value for money: Rumeur (original)
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

Strong as MetalDévier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityStrong as Metal

SillageRumeur (original)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value25

Category winnerRumeur (original)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

leather92%

fruity84%

aldehydic77%

woody69%

animalic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and 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

Top15-30 mins

PlumBergamotBay Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressVetiverWhite Amber

Base6-8+ hrs

TobaccoMoss

InformationalShared notesPlum, Bergamot, Tobacco and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Strong as Metal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer11

Fall100

Winter78

Day30

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,178

PerfumerAndre Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#52,623

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Dévier Strong as Metal catches you off guard. The name suggests harsh industrial chrome, but the liquid inside tells a much richer story. It opens with tart bergamot and a distinctive burst of dark, ripe plum, cut cleanly by herbal bay leaf. Soon, woody cypress and smoky vetiver pull the scent into a forest-green hear…

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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 Strong as Metal?

Rumeur (original) takes 3 of 4 categories. Rumeur (original) is rated 4.50/5 from 32 votes; Strong as Metal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Rumeur (original) for a white floral and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Strong as Metal for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rumeur (original) or Strong as Metal?

Strong as Metal lasts longest (Strong as Metal 80/100, Rumeur (original) 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rumeur (original) or Strong as Metal?

Rumeur (original) projects furthest (Rumeur (original) 68/100, Strong as Metal 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rumeur (original) and Strong as Metal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Plum, Bergamot, Tobacco and Vetiver.

Is Rumeur (original) or Strong as Metal better for summer or winter?

Rumeur (original) suits evening wear; Strong as Metal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rumeur (original) and Strong as Metal?

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. Strong as Metal has top notes of Plum, Bergamot and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Cypress, Vetiver and White Amber, a base of Tobacco and Moss.