Fragrance comparison

Carrington vs Only

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

Carrington

Charles of the Ritz

4.0522 votes

Rank #54,943 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Only

Julio Iglesias

4.14139 votes

Rank #4,815 PowderySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Carrington
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Only
Choose it for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Carrington2/5

Only2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarringtonCharles of the Ritz

OnlyJulio Iglesias

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 36%Had 27%Want 38%

4.14/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerOnlyRating 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

53%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

123 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityCarrington

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value57

Category winnerCarringtonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

floral77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

powdery100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

yellow floral69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both powdery, floral 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

PlumPineappleCorianderBergamot

Heart

VioletWhite HoneyYlang-YlangMimosaCarnationTuberoseRoseOrchid

Base

oak mossCivettaSandalwoodAmberMuskVanilleFrench labdanumVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Virginia Cedar. 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

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,943

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,815

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerOnlyHigher 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…

Reviews →

Only by Julio Iglesias is a lush oriental-floral fragrance for women that debuted in 1989. It features a complex profile of plum, pineapple, and coriander set against a rich heart of ylang-ylang, tuberose, and honey. The dry-down settles into a warm, woody base of oakmoss, civetta, and benzoin. This perfume offers a d…

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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 Only?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Carrington is rated 4.05/5 from 22 votes; Only is rated 4.14/5 from 139 votes. Choose Carrington for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Only for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carrington or Only?

Carrington lasts longest (Carrington 80/100, Only 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carrington or Only?

Projection is very close: Carrington 64/100, Only 64/100 for sillage.

Do Carrington and Only smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Virginia Cedar.

Is Carrington or Only better for summer or winter?

Carrington suits evening wear; Only suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carrington and Only?

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. Only has top notes of Plum, Pineapple, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, White Honey, Ylang-Ylang and Mimosa, a base of oak moss, Civetta, Sandalwood and Amber.