Fragrance comparison

Charles of the Ritz vs Crêpe de Chine

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 156 ratings analysed

4 wins

Charles of the Ritz

4.3967 votes

Rank #28,970 AmberFloral

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56%scent match

Closely related

Crêpe de Chine

F. Millot

4.5589 votes

Rank #26,205 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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Crêpe de Chine
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Charles of the Ritz4/7

Crêpe de Chine3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Charles of the RitzCharles of the Ritz

Crêpe de ChineF. Millot

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 22%Had 35%Want 43%

4.55/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

Category winnerCrêpe de ChineRating 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

64%Love

29%Like

4%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerCrêpe de ChineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityCharles of the Ritz

SillageCharles of the Ritz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value54

Category winnerCharles of the RitzBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

floral92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

warm spicy61%

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

AldehydesBergamotNeroliLemonOrange

Heart

IrisCarnationBulgarian RoseJasmineOrange BlossomLilacYlang-Ylangelemi

Base

OakmossGalbanumSandalwoodLeatherheatherBenzoinMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lemon. 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

Spring54

Summer42

Fall100

Winter100

Day95

Night100

Category winnerCharles of the RitzMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

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

Men3

Unisex33

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,205

PerfumerJean Desprez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCrêpe de ChineHigher 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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Crêpe de Chine by F. Millot is a legendary 1925 floral chypre that opens with crisp, soapy aldehydes, sparkling bergamot, and bitter neroli before settling into an opulent bouquet of carnation, iris, and jasmine. As the fragrance warms on your skin, it unfolds into a rich base of earthy oakmoss, bitter galbanum, smoot…

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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 Crêpe de Chine?

Charles of the Ritz takes 4 of 7 categories. Charles of the Ritz is rated 4.39/5 from 67 votes; Crêpe de Chine is rated 4.55/5 from 89 votes. Choose Charles of the Ritz for a amber and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Crêpe de Chine for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Charles of the Ritz or Crêpe de Chine?

Charles of the Ritz lasts longest (Charles of the Ritz 79/100, Crêpe de Chine 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charles of the Ritz or Crêpe de Chine?

Charles of the Ritz projects furthest (Charles of the Ritz 75/100, Crêpe de Chine 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charles of the Ritz and Crêpe de Chine smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Lemon.

Is Charles of the Ritz or Crêpe de Chine 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; Crêpe de Chine suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charles of the Ritz and Crêpe de Chine?

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. Crêpe de Chine has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Carnation, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Galbanum, Sandalwood and Leather.