Rumba Passion

Such beautiful notes, yet my body chemistry have other plans... Opening smells like a very bad bubblegum floral splash cologne in my country (Can't remember what type of Eskulin is that one) amped to 100. Heavy sillage already with just 2 sprays. Mid keeps the bubblegum scent but adds a jasmine urinal cake vibe to the mix. A freshly pissed on jasmine urinal cake. Had to wash it off after 3 hours.

Rumba Passion to the rescue. I respect the original Rumba but it was just too overpowering for me to ever pull off. This is all about honeyed florals, and oddly I get a Dr. Pepper vibe during the opening. Will need to properly test this in cold weather as it's too much for summer. One thing is certain, this is a solid performer, with a polite nod to the original, making Passion easier to wear.

Intoxicating. Wow. Wasn’t expecting so much power from an EDT. Truly beast mode. This is deep, dark and dangerous on my skin. Not a fun fragrance. She has a rose in her teeth and a gun at her hip. Lots of orange blossom and honey over the base of patchouli and what feels like spicy incense (carnation?) and dark wood. Powder is there but really comes alive in the dry down. Somewhat reminds me of old school Maja just a tad. The rose starts to really kick in in the dry down but isn’t distinct. It’s warmer and adds light. They really don’t make fragrances like this these days (well ones I’ve gotten my nose on yet anyway). So complicated and deep. I’m going to really try her out in winter. But so far I’m intrigued and relieved there’s no “candy” in her notes.

"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!!

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!