Rumba Passion

"Wow" What a real "BEAUTY" you turned out to be!! As a owner off the "ORIGINAL RUMBA BY BALENCIAGA) yet to try the Ted Lapidus Rumba, which for me was always kinda hit & miss as I always found it rather strong,even though my husband always likes it on me (home from a nightout & when the bedroom lights are out & in the dark!!!) I was surprised when this arrived in the post last week!! After wearing this beauty for a full week now im very pleased to say that I really do love this fragrance indeed!! & My friends & family have all asked me,'Whats that beautiful perfume your wearing today',even my Dad when I gave him a hug!! + Including my husband who bought it for me!! It's deffo more easier to wear than the original Rumba by Balenciaga,smells really beautiful & classy,is really well balanced,& deffo draws compliments!! It also could be used by a guy,as it's not overly sweet,& I must say that my husband can't keep his hands off mine,& it really does smell fantastic on him also lol'lol!! It also really lasts,& stays beautiful has it wears on my skin/husbands skin,& we both can't smelling each other when we have this on!! Ted Lapidus are sure on a winner with this one,if they don't ever discontinue it in the future!! I also have just bought another bottle off "Rumba Passion" for my hubby!! I deffo rate this beauty at 10/10,& I think it has already become one off my all time favourits!!

Rumba Passion is roses, at first blast, along with that unmistakable DNA of Ted Lapidus Rumba: rich, honeyed fruits, teetering on the verge of rotting, but stopping just before they"turn." Weirdly, there are no fruits listed in the notes, but I swear I smell something of the Mirabelle plum that's in the original Rumba. I pick up no patchouli but definitely am hit with serious orange blossom, once the rose note dies down a bit. Aside from roses, honey, orange blossom, and the almost rotting fruits of the original TL Rumba, Rumba Passion is super rich and almost smoky, having a more-than-passing similarity to the deep, honeyed roses of Elizabeth Arden Red Door (but Red Door reads a little dustier, if you will, and is not as bright as Rumba Passion). Rumba Passion is an incredibly impressive perfume for the price ($15!), a true gem of perfumery, for those who enjoy big, heady, challenging, complex scents. I think it's slightly more wearable than the original Rumba, actually, with it's more floral and less leathery aspects. Sillage is also BIG and longevity is decent, at around 5 hours before becoming a skin scent. Great perfume!!!

The wintertime partner in crime to my Black Perfecto. I don't know what's so damn girly about it. It's not straight-up masculine, but African cats at my work always be asking where they can get some when I wear it. It smells the exact same color as the bottle. Almost none of the listed notes are detectable for me. At least not on my skin. It's just slightly fruity and really smoky. And dark movie blood red. Not in a cinnamon or clove way. Just a synesthetic bomb of deep red, spooky anti-syrup. A big W for men that can pull it off. Just don't try pulling it all the way off. It's an EDT that wears like an EDP or even an oil. It's even a little greasy. Very floral. Very oriental. Kind of insane.

What a GREAT perfume! I can detect the roses, patchouli and vanilla very clearly. Normally I don't like fragrances with the scent of roses, but I love Rumba Passion! Whenever I wear this one, I can't stop sniffing my arm... The opening is very loud, but after 5 minutes the dry down starts and the perfumes develops into an amazing warm scent. It was a blind buy, based on the reviews here. I am a patchouli lover, so I just HAD TO buy this one. It's sweet and earthy, just the perfect combination. It's different -better!- than the mainstream perfumes where I live. I bought a 100ml bottle for about 24 euros, which I think is a good price.

The opening was very similar to Shams al Emarat Khususi by Ard Al Zaafaran, the mild incensed patchouli rose. I must have overdosed on such scent recently that my nose just could not accept it anymore. I was planning to toss it out but magic happened. After 45 minutes, the opening scent had completely gone as it turned into a very soft yet uplifting fruity floral scent, surprisingly softer in comparison to the original rumba which I sprayed on my other arm. I fell in love at this stage, No doubt they are both beautiful but I don’t think they have any similarities. I’m definitely keeping this bottle.

Wasn't sure about this one but then suddenly I really liked it. Rumba Passion feels more acerbic compared to Rumba and it is not nearly as sweet as Creation, Lapidus' honey floral chypre. I get mostly orange blossom and spicy patchouli. There is definitely some salty-fruity Rumba DNA but the bitterness or sourness of the patch is pronounced to my nose -- and that's a good thing. As it dries down, the patchouli harmonizes with the honey and orange blossom and the rose becomes less noticeable. It's addictively fresh and full and dirty all at once.

3.3 bottle reviewed Passion opens up with a dirty honeyed patchouli vibe. The honey runs animalic, almost giving off a decayed, garbagy tone like Montana Parfum de Peau which could indicate a sour rose at play counterpoint to the orangeblossom and honey. Its a great valued patchouli rose, super heavy so daywear would be difficult. Huge bang for your buck. Evening only, mature in nature. I dont get the fruits many here suggest..just an overload of honey, patch and rose. Once the heart opens its nice.

This is a sweet honey drizzled floral backed up by vanilla and patchouli. It’s sweet, long lasting and something about the patchouli/rose/honey combo makes me go want to make growly noises and pounce on my husband when I’m wearing it. This perfume is like a woman who wears very high heels and makes dirty jokes who is always nice to children and animals and really means it when she wishes you a happy birthday. It’s genuinely sweet... but kinda dirty in a good way.

I am confused about the listed notes. Compared to the original Rumba, the Passion flanker has only 6 notes listed. However most people compare it to the original Rumba, which has 29 notes. I had the original Rumba and currently have Rumba Passion and I definitely sense more notes in the latter. I sense some fruit, more flowers than the orange blossom and jasmine, as well as oakmoss and some wood. It is definitely more complex than it is described here.

This is such a beauty! I am very surprised no one has reviewed it yet. I like the original Rumba, but Rumba Passion is so much better to my nose. It keeps the base of the original Rumba and maintains a classic style, but the top notes of red lipstick rose, honey and jasmine turn it into a sultry and indeed very passionate and delicious fragrance. After hours of huge projection and longevity, the dry down is identical to Rumba. Awesome stuff!

This is one of those rare perfumes that smells exactly like the notes profile. The honey, rose, and orange blossom are dominant. It's such a gorgeous perfume and has no whiff of vintage. I think it's a very pretty woman perfume, like a lady who dresses well and takes care of herself but never overdose it. Very easy to wear and casual. For me I can see this better suited for warm weather, but not hot weather.

I love the original Rumba and I was curious what this flanker would be like. All I can say is that it is better, if possible. It is more floral and fruity and less incense in it. I got online a big 100ml bottle for only 14 pounds. That is a no brainer to me! It has great silage and longevity. Very, very lovable perfume and you don't get to smell it on every other woman around you. Great job Ted Lapidus!

I am blown away at the longevity and silage of this scent! It's everything a perfume should be. Even though there's no plum, tuberous, or incense listed, I'd still say this gives off a Dior Poison vibe. Perfect for anyone who loves Poison but is afraid to wear it. This has just as much oomph to it, without choking anyone out that's around you.

Holy crap, the biggest sleeper scent. This is cheap and worth hundreds. It smells like tuberose in the top. There's tons of orange blossom, honey and then a smokey note from the patch. This is NOTHING like Balenciaga Rumba. I don't know what people are sniffing. I have bottles of vintage Rumba. That is a spicy floriental.

Wow! I think that really sums it up! I can't write anything better than olga has done but I wholeheartedly agree this stuff is amazing and well under rated. Not such a bad thing being under rated as it can be obtained for a reasonable price per huge 100ml bottle. Guess what I am getting next?!

I love it, I love it !!! ... As olga1780 said, I love Rumba by Balenciaga and also (a little less) by Ted Lapidus, but Rumba Passion is far better. Great sillage and longevity ! Strong, sweet ... another new love ! Very good Ted Lapidus !!!

I am pleasantly surprised! Rumba passion is the sweetest fruity frag I've sniffed so far, in the most beautiful way. I noticed the floral side after it settled on my skin, I really like this scent and I appreciate how long lasting it is.

Love it. Warm, wintry, mellow. Reminds me of dark red lipstick. Glamorous. Love it.

Patience, the dry down is what this Fragrance is about!

I had two successful experiences with Ted Lapidus(I love White Soul Golds and diamonds and I like White Soul) and I love honey and orange flower in perfumes so I didn't waste a second to order Rumba Passion as soon as I saw it in an online perfume shop.it turns out that this was a great decision. Rumba Passion is amazing! I haven't tried Rumba so I can't compare them but this one is a true gem.(I've tried Al rehab Randa which is supposed to be Rumba's dupe and that one is very vintage smelling). I was afraid of it's dominant patchouli and yes,it is recognizable,it's even strong but strangely doesn't bother me that much. I was also worried about that it may smell old. fortunately there's nothing dated in it.it's like a modern perfume which has inherited some good genes from the oldies.it's rich and deep and has strength and character like them but at the same time is easily wearable in modern life. the only old fashion thing I smell here, is a vintage-type powder note but I love that kind of old hollywood, glamorous type of powderyness. It's also aldehydic when first sprayed but that goes away within minutes. I don't find it that similar to Dior Poison. Rumba Passion is easier to wear in modern days I pickup all the notes listed for it. honeyed flowers(a bright orange flower, dark red rose and a hint of jasmine) in a base of patchouli(I even thought there's oak moss in it).sometimes patchouli reaches near the boundaries of getting too much for me(at those times I feel I can smell vetiver in it too) but vanilla emerges right in time and rounds it a bit (though I wished there was none of that earthy vetiverish thing in it). sometimes I feel I can smell a touch of something dirty/animalic here,very sexy It somehow reminds me of my beloved Police Legend but with a earthy twist or it's as if it belongs to Elie saab le parfum range. my husband likes it too (though he's not usually into sweet perfumes and this has a strong honeylike sweetness on my skin).he said you smell like very sweet rose and orange and woods! I asked him do you mean sweet in a bad way? he said no it's fantastic,sweet in a bit dark and spicy way Longevity is unbelievable.it seems to last forever and it has beast mode sillage. projects very well even hours after spraying it. it's bottle doesn't seem to be made of high quality materials,still I like it's shape and shades Owning a 100mil bottle of this wonderful perfume just by paying just 15$ is like a dream.it's indeed a hidden gem Edit: I like layering it with JPG Scandal. the scent it creates is sweet and sexy and rich and easily feels a room and leaves a trail. Edit: I went back to Rumba Passion after a year and now I can't detect any vetiver or much patchouli. I like it a lot more now without that bitter earthy undertone