No. 4 Eau de Parfum vs Rumba Eau de Parfum

No. 4

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1990	Year	1989
££	Price Tier	££

Rumba

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - No. 4 Eau de Parfum

This 90s powerhouse is a fascinating blend of opulence and restraint. It's a scent for the bold, confident woman who isn't afraid to make an entrance, though some find it a bit too vintage for everyday wear. Love it or hate it, No. 4 demands attention.

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Our Verdict - Rumba Eau de Parfum

Rumba is a divisive beast, a true love-it-or-hate-it powerhouse from perfumery's wilder days. If you're after something subtle, look away now, because this one's got more personality than a room full of drag queens.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	4%	5%
Floral	26%	27%
Fruity	10%	16%
Green	11%	9%
Sweet	26%	30%
Warm	14%	10%
Woody	9%	9%
Earthy	10%	10%
Animalic	10%	9%
Fresh	8%	8%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

No. 4 EdP

Rumba EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Plum 19% vs 25%

Peach 14% vs 16%

Bergamot 11% vs 13%

Only in No. 4 Eau de Parfum

Galbanum 16% Geranium 14% Rose 13% Anise 12%

Only in Rumba Eau de Parfum

Orange Blossom 15% Raspberry 15% Basil 15%

Shared Notes

Tuberose 15% vs 11%

Carnation 12% vs 10%

Jasmine 10% vs 8%

Heliotrope 9% vs 8%

Only in No. 4 Eau de Parfum

Nutmeg 12% Ylang-Ylang 12% Myrrh 11% Tarragon 9% Violet 8%

Only in Rumba Eau de Parfum

Honey 15% Marigold 12% Gardenia 9% Orchid 8% Lily Of The Valley 8% Magnolia 8%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 12% vs 9%

Oakmoss 11% vs 11%

Vanilla 9% vs 8%

Tonka Bean 9% vs 8%

Musk 8% vs 8%

Patchouli 8% vs 10%

Cedar 8% vs 8%

Only in No. 4 Eau de Parfum

Civet 13% Coriander 10% Ambergris 9%

Only in Rumba Eau de Parfum

Leather 13% Amber 10% Styrax 10%

Accords

No. 4 Eau de Parfum Rumba Eau de Parfum

100%

Aromatic

66%

86%

Sweet

100%

89%

Powdery

64%

89%

Woody

73%

87%

White Floral

87%

80%

Fruity

83%

82%

Warm Spicy

80%

Floral

82%

77%

Animalic

62%

76%

Tuberose

Honey

66%

Amber

63%

Aromatic shared

100%

66%

Sweet shared

86%

100%

Powdery shared

89%

64%

Woody shared

89%

73%

White Floral shared

87%

Fruity shared

80%

83%

Warm Spicy

82%

Floral shared

80%

82%

Animalic shared

77%

62%

Tuberose

76%

Honey

66%

Amber

63%

Performance

No. 4 Eau de Parfum Rumba Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

No. 4 Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Given its strong sillage and rich, complex profile, No. 4 is best suited for formal events and dates, where its presence can truly shine. It's generally too intense for an office setting and much too overstated for casual wear or sport.

Rumba Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Given its enormous sillage and longevity, Rumba is definitely not an office-friendly scent unless you want to make an extremely bold statement. Its rich complexity and strong, sensual character make it perfect for evening dates and formal events where you want to be noticed.