Fragrance comparison

Charles of the Ritz vs Diesel Green Feminine Special Edition

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 94 ratings analysed

8 wins

Charles of the Ritz

4.3967 votes

Rank #28,982 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Diesel Green Feminine Special Edition

Diesel

2.9627 votes

Rank #68,048 Warm SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charles of the Ritz takes 8 of 8 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.
Diesel Green Feminine Special Edition
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Charles of the Ritz8/8

Diesel Green Feminine Special Edition0/8

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: Charles of the Ritz
Versatility: Charles of the Ritz
Note pyramid (duration): Charles of the Ritz
Fragranxe ranking: Charles of the Ritz

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Charles of the RitzCharles of the Ritz

Diesel Green Feminine Special EditionDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 22%Had 35%Want 43%

2.96/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 10%Had 47%Want 43%

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

22%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

52%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate49

Category winners

LongevityCharles of the Ritz

SillageCharles of the Ritz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value50

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%

warm spicy100%

citrus91%

woody83%

white floral74%

floral65%

cinnamon56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LimeGingerCinnamon

Heart2 to 3 hours

CarnationOrange BlossomJasmineRose

Base4 to 7 hours

CedarSandalwoodAmberMusk

Category winnerCharles of the RitzLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer56

Fall100

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Spring38

Summer100

Fall38

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerCharles of the RitzMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,982

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,048

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCharles of the RitzHigher 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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Diesel Green Feminine Special Edition is a woody floral musk that pairs sharp tartness with dry spices and traditional florals. The scent opens with a lively burst of lime, sharpened by fresh ginger and dry cinnamon bark. As the citrus settles, a floral heart emerges featuring carnation, rose, orange blossom, and jasm…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Charles of the Ritz or Diesel Green Feminine Special Edition?

Charles of the Ritz takes 8 of 8 categories. Charles of the Ritz is rated 4.39/5 from 67 votes; Diesel Green Feminine Special Edition is rated 2.96/5 from 27 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 Diesel Green Feminine Special Edition for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Charles of the Ritz or Diesel Green Feminine Special Edition?

Charles of the Ritz lasts longest (Charles of the Ritz 79/100, Diesel Green Feminine Special Edition 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charles of the Ritz or Diesel Green Feminine Special Edition?

Charles of the Ritz projects furthest (Charles of the Ritz 75/100, Diesel Green Feminine Special Edition 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charles of the Ritz and Diesel Green Feminine Special Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Rose, Carnation and Jasmine.

Is Charles of the Ritz or Diesel Green Feminine Special Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Diesel Green Feminine Special Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Charles of the Ritz is the stronger pick. Charles of the Ritz suits evening wear; Diesel Green Feminine Special Edition suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charles of the Ritz and Diesel Green Feminine Special Edition?

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. Diesel Green Feminine Special Edition has top notes of Lime, Ginger and Cinnamon, heart notes of Carnation, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.