Fragrance comparison

Carrington vs IL

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

3 wins

Carrington

Charles of the Ritz

4.0522 votes

Rank #54,943 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Lancetti

4.5744 votes

Rank #11,622 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carrington takes 3 of 5 categories.

Carrington
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
IL
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Carrington3/5

IL2/5

Ratings & consensus: IL
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Carrington
Sillage & projection: Carrington
Value for money: Carrington
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: IL

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarringtonCharles of the Ritz

ILLancetti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 36%Had 27%Want 38%

4.57/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 48%Had 29%Want 23%

Category winnerILRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

64%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityCarrington

SillageCarrington

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value53

Category winnerCarringtonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

floral77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

mossy84%

lavender77%

musky69%

herbal61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderAniseBergamotAmalfi LemonBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineGeraniumVirginia CedarPatchouliFernVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

HeliotropeMuskAmberVanilleoak mossTonka Bean

Top

LavenderAniseBergamotNeroliArtemisiaBasil

Heart

CarnationGeraniumAldehydesCorianderNutmegFern

Base

MossMuskLeatherAmberVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Anise, Bergamot and Basil. Durations are only published for Carrington, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer33

Fall83

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring58

Summer29

Fall100

Winter67

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 35%Work 28%Casual 22%Party 16%

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,943

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerILHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carrington by Charles of the Ritz smells like old-school boardroom authority wrapped in velvet. The cologne opens with a crisp flash of tart Amalfi lemon, sharp French lavender, and herbal basil that bites clean for ten minutes. Then the warmth creeps in. Spicy carnation, dark patchouli, and earthy forest fern fill th…

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IL by Lancetti launches with a sharp, herbaceous bite that separates it from standard designer offerings. A punchy combination of artemisia, basil, and anise creates a bitter, licorice-tinged freshness that feels bracing on cool autumn mornings. As the scent settles, a clean fern note merges with carnation, giving the…

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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, Carrington or IL?

Carrington takes 3 of 5 categories. Carrington is rated 4.05/5 from 22 votes; IL is rated 4.57/5 from 44 votes. Choose Carrington for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose IL for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Carrington or IL?

Carrington lasts longest (Carrington 80/100, IL 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carrington or IL?

Carrington projects furthest (Carrington 64/100, IL 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carrington and IL smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Anise, Bergamot and Basil.

Is Carrington or IL better for summer or winter?

Carrington suits evening wear; IL suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carrington and IL?

Carrington has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Heliotrope, Musk, Amber and Vanille. IL has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Aldehydes and Coriander, a base of Moss, Musk, Leather and Amber.