Fragrance comparison

Charles of the Ritz vs Bill Blass for Women

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 310 ratings analysed

5 wins

Charles of the Ritz

4.3967 votes

Rank #28,970 AmberFloral

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56%scent match

Closely related

Bill Blass for Women

Bill Blass

4.07243 votes

Rank #4,181 GreenFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charles of the Ritz takes 5 of 7 categories.

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.
Bill Blass for Women
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Charles of the Ritz5/7

Bill Blass for Women2/7

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: Bill Blass for Women
Versatility: Charles of the Ritz
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bill Blass for Women

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Charles of the RitzCharles of the Ritz

Bill Blass for WomenBill Blass

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 22%Had 35%Want 43%

4.07/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 40%Had 33%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

37%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

243 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCharles of the Ritz

SillageCharles of the Ritz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value72

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

green100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both floral, woody and white floral

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

Green NotesHiacynthGalbanumPineappleGeraniumCinnamonBergamot

Heart

MimosaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseCarnationOrris RootYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverCypressSandalwoodMuskCedarBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pineapple, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

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

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenHigher 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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Bill Blass for Women is a vintage green floral with a bright, grassy opening, sweet hyacinth and mimosa, and a mossy, powdery base. Wearers often describe it as fresh, feminine, office-friendly, and very springlike, though the first spray can feel sharp or loud before it settles. It suits people who enjoy classic flor…

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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 Bill Blass for Women?

Charles of the Ritz takes 5 of 7 categories. Charles of the Ritz is rated 4.39/5 from 67 votes; Bill Blass for Women is rated 4.07/5 from 243 votes. Choose Charles of the Ritz for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Bill Blass for Women for a green and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Charles of the Ritz or Bill Blass for Women?

Charles of the Ritz lasts longest (Charles of the Ritz 79/100, Bill Blass for Women 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charles of the Ritz or Bill Blass for Women?

Charles of the Ritz projects furthest (Charles of the Ritz 75/100, Bill Blass for Women 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charles of the Ritz and Bill Blass for Women smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pineapple, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose.

Is Charles of the Ritz or Bill Blass for Women 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. Charles of the Ritz suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charles of the Ritz and Bill Blass for Women?

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. Bill Blass for Women has top notes of Green Notes, Hiacynth, Galbanum and Pineapple, heart notes of Mimosa, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cypress and Sandalwood.