Fragrance comparison

Aromatics in White vs Charles of the Ritz

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,694 ratings analysed

Aromatics in White

Clinique

3.911,627 votes

Rank #29,806 AmberMusky

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42%scent match

Some overlap

8 wins

Charles of the Ritz

4.3967 votes

Rank #28,890 AmberFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charles of the Ritz takes 8 of 8 categories.

Aromatics in White
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Charles of the Ritz
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aromatics in White0/8

Charles of the Ritz8/8

Ratings & consensus: Charles of the Ritz
Community sentiment: Charles of the Ritz
Longevity: Charles of the Ritz
Sillage & projection: Charles of the Ritz
Value for money: Charles of the Ritz
Versatility: Charles of the Ritz
Note pyramid (duration): Charles of the Ritz
Fragranxe ranking: Charles of the Ritz

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Aromatics in WhiteClinique

Charles of the RitzCharles of the Ritz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 1,627 votes

Have 47%Had 22%Want 31%

4.39/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 22%Had 35%Want 43%

Category winnerCharles of the RitzRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,627 votes

57%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerCharles of the RitzMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityCharles of the Ritz

SillageCharles of the Ritz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value59

Category winnerCharles of the RitzBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

rose84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LabdanumSichuan PepperViolet Leaf

Heart2 to 3 hours

RosePatchouliOrange Blossom

Base4 to 6 hours

MuskAmberBenzoinVanilla

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotOrange BlossomPineappleLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseTuberoseCarnationOrris RootJasmineLilac

Base8-12 hrs

AmberVanillaMuskBenzoinCinnamonLabdanumVetiverCedar

Category winnerCharles of the RitzLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer33

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night50

Spring72

Summer56

Fall100

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerCharles of the RitzMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,806

PerfumerNicolas Beaulieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,890

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCharles of the RitzHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aromatics in White by Clinique is a warm oriental floral fragrance built around amber, rose, and patchouli. Released as a modern counterpart to the classic chypre lineage of the brand, it opens with a distinct burst of Sichuan pepper, green violet leaf, and resinous labdanum. As the initial sharpness settles, the scen…

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Charles of the Ritz hits the air with a bold spark of fizzy aldehydes, tart lemon, and sweet orange blossom before melting into a golden pool of amber. The carnation adds an unmistakable peppery bite. It smells opulent, warm, and deeply nostalgic without leaning stale. You will smell spicy ylang-ylang, powdery orris r…

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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, Aromatics in White or Charles of the Ritz?

Charles of the Ritz takes 8 of 8 categories. Aromatics in White is rated 3.91/5 from 1,627 votes; Charles of the Ritz is rated 4.39/5 from 67 votes. Choose Aromatics in White for a amber and musky character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Charles of the Ritz for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics in White or Charles of the Ritz?

Charles of the Ritz lasts longest (Charles of the Ritz 79/100, Aromatics in White 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics in White or Charles of the Ritz?

Charles of the Ritz projects furthest (Charles of the Ritz 75/100, Aromatics in White 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics in White and Charles of the Ritz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Rose, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is Aromatics in White or Charles of the Ritz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Charles of the Ritz is the stronger pick. For winter, Charles of the Ritz is the stronger pick. Aromatics in White suits daytime wear; Charles of the Ritz suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics in White and Charles of the Ritz?

Aromatics in White has top notes of Labdanum, Sichuan Pepper and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Amber, Benzoin and Vanilla. Charles of the Ritz has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Pineapple, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Tuberose and Carnation, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Benzoin.