Fragrance comparison

Segah vs Rumba

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 1,131 ratings analysed

Segah

Mugham

5.003 votes

Rank #49,880 White FloralVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,547 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumba takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Segah0/4

Rumba3/4

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

SegahMugham

RumbaTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

34%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

1,074 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageRumba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRumbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

amber77%

woody69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

JasminePeachOrange Blossom

Heart3-4 hrs

VanillaAmberHeliotrope

Base7-9+ hrs

CedarPatchouliSandalwoodMusk

Top

PlumPeachMirabelleOrange BlossomBasilBergamotRaspberry

Heart

HoneyMarigoldCarnationTuberoseHeliotropeGardeniaJasmineRose

Base

OakmossLeatherAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskStyraxVanilla

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Peach, Orange Blossom and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Segah, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring45

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 42%Party 28%Casual 18%Work 12%

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,880

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,547

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Category winnerRumbaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Segah by Mugham presents a lush, nectar-rich floral experience that balances ripe fruit with creamy warmth. Sprayed on skin, it opens with an immediate burst of sweet peach and bright orange blossom tied to luminous jasmine. The initial alcoholic lift flashes away in under three minutes, unveiling a dense heart of pow…

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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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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, Segah or Rumba?

Rumba takes 3 of 4 categories. Segah is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes. Choose Segah for a white floral and vanilla character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Segah or Rumba?

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

Which projects more, Segah or Rumba?

Rumba projects furthest (Rumba 76/100, Segah 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Segah and Rumba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Peach, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.

Is Segah or Rumba better for summer or winter?

Segah suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Segah and Rumba?

Segah has top notes of Jasmine, Peach and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Vanilla, Amber and Heliotrope, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.