Fragrance comparison

Charles of the Ritz vs Ariane

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 165 ratings analysed

4 wins

Charles of the Ritz

4.3967 votes

Rank #28,970 AmberFloral

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64%scent match

Closely related

Ariane

Avon · 1977

3.8498 votes

Rank #10,351 WoodyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charles of the Ritz takes 4 of 7 categories.

Charles of the Ritz
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ariane
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Charles of the Ritz4/7

Ariane2/7

Ratings & consensus: Charles of the Ritz
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Charles of the Ritz
Sillage & projection: Charles of the Ritz
Value for money: Ariane
Versatility: Charles of the Ritz
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ariane

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Charles of the RitzCharles of the Ritz

ArianeAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 22%Had 35%Want 43%

3.84/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 31%Had 43%Want 26%

Category winnerCharles of the RitzRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

31%Love

60%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityCharles of the Ritz

SillageCharles of the Ritz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value88

Category winnerArianeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both floral, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotOrange BlossomPineappleLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseTuberoseCarnationOrris RootJasmineLilac

Base8-12 hrs

AmberVanillaMuskBenzoinCinnamonLabdanumVetiverCedar

Top

AldehydesPalisander RosewoodPink PepperCorianderBergamotPeach

Heart

RoseCarnationOrchidYlang-YlangOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

VetiverSandalwoodBenzoinMuskCinnamon

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Durations are only published for Charles of the Ritz, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer56

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring81

Summer100

Fall67

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCharles of the RitzMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Date 34%Party 29%Casual 20%Work 17%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,351

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1977

Reviews22

Category winnerArianeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Avon Ariane (1977) is a vintage floral aldehyde that balances a bright, soap-clean opening with a soft heart of rose and carnation. It eventually settles into a powdery orris and woody musk base. This fragrance is best suited for those who appreciate retro, polished scents that sit intimately on the skin, perfect for …

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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, Charles of the Ritz or Ariane?

Charles of the Ritz takes 4 of 7 categories. Charles of the Ritz is rated 4.39/5 from 67 votes; Ariane is rated 3.84/5 from 98 votes. Choose Charles of the Ritz for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ariane for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Charles of the Ritz or Ariane?

Charles of the Ritz lasts longest (Charles of the Ritz 79/100, Ariane 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charles of the Ritz or Ariane?

Charles of the Ritz projects furthest (Charles of the Ritz 75/100, Ariane 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charles of the Ritz and Ariane smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is Charles of the Ritz or Ariane better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ariane is the stronger pick. For winter, Charles of the Ritz is the stronger pick. Charles of the Ritz suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charles of the Ritz and Ariane?

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. Ariane has top notes of Aldehydes, Palisander Rosewood, Pink Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Orchid and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk.