Fragrance comparison

Strong as Metal vs Rumeur (original)

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

Strong as Metal

Dévier

5.001 votes

Rank #52,727 AromaticWoody

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26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Rumeur (original)

Lanvin

4.5032 votes

Rank #16,178 White FloralLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumeur (original) takes 3 of 4 categories.

Strong as Metal
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
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 Metal1/4

Rumeur (original)3/4

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

Strong as MetalDévier

Rumeur (original)Lanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

4.50/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%

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

1 vote · too few to score

75%Love

13%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityStrong as Metal

SillageRumeur (original)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value56

Category winnerRumeur (original)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

leather92%

fruity84%

aldehydic77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumBergamotBay Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressVetiverWhite Amber

Base6-8+ hrs

TobaccoMoss

Top

AldehydesPlumBergamotPeach

Heart

JasmineFloral NotesClovesNutmegCardamom

Base

LeatherOakmossCivetGreen NotesPatchouliTobaccoVetiverSandalwood

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring22

Summer11

Fall100

Winter78

Day30

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,178

PerfumerAndre Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRumeur (original)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Strong as Metal or Rumeur (original)?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 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.