Fragrance comparison

Carrington vs Molto

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

Carrington

Charles of the Ritz

4.0522 votes

Rank #54,943 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Molto

Missoni

4.2465 votes

Rank #10,975 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Molto takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Carrington2/5

Molto3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarringtonCharles of the Ritz

MoltoMissoni

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 36%Had 27%Want 38%

4.24/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerMoltoRating 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

54%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityCarrington

SillageMolto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCarringtonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

floral77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both vanilla and woody

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

Palisander RosewoodAmalfi LemonBergamotAfrican Orange Flower

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangCarnationRoseHeliotropeNeroliJasmine

Base

BenzoinTonka BeanAmberMuskPatchouliVanilleVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Ylang-Ylang and Carnation. 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

Spring20

Summer20

Fall93

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,943

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,975

PerfumerTristan Brando

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMoltoHigher 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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Molto Missoni is a rich amber spicy floral with a distinctly vintage feel. It opens sharp and slightly medicinal, then settles into warm cinnamon, powdery heliotrope, soft florals, patchouli, and a sweet ambered vanilla base. It suits shoppers who enjoy character, texture, and a more dressed-up style of perfume. With …

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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 Molto?

Molto takes 3 of 5 categories. Carrington is rated 4.05/5 from 22 votes; Molto is rated 4.24/5 from 65 votes. Choose Carrington for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Molto for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Carrington or Molto?

Carrington lasts longest (Carrington 80/100, Molto 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carrington or Molto?

Molto projects furthest (Molto 72/100, Carrington 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carrington and Molto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Ylang-Ylang and Carnation.

Is Carrington or Molto better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Carrington and Molto?

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. Molto has top notes of Palisander Rosewood, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk.