Fragrance comparison

Charles of the Ritz vs Dua's SoHo

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

1 wins

Charles of the Ritz

4.3967 votes

Rank #28,890 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Dua's SoHo

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #77,324 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charles of the Ritz takes 1 of 2 categories.

Charles of the Ritz
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dua's SoHo
Choose it for a woody and white floral character.

Charles of the Ritz1/2

Dua's SoHo0/2

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

Dua's SoHoThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 22%Had 35%Want 43%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

white floral92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and amber

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

Notes

Orange BlossomSweet OrangeOrris RootJasmineVetiverCassisCedarAmberMoss

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer56

Fall100

Winter100

Day89

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,890

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#77,324

PerfumerNot listed

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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Dua's SoHo by The Dua Brand delivers a punchy twist on urban white florals. The first spritz releases a tart rush of petitgrain and sweet orange, sharpened by tangy cassis buds. Do not overspray this. The Extrait de Parfum concentration leaves an oily sheen on skin that pushes projectively for hours. Within twenty min…

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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.

Do Charles of the Ritz and Dua's SoHo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Orris Root, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Charles of the Ritz or Dua's SoHo better for summer or winter?

Charles of the Ritz suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charles of the Ritz and Dua's SoHo?

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. Dua's SoHo features Orange Blossom, Sweet Orange, Orris Root, Jasmine and Vetiver.