Fragrance comparison

Charles of the Ritz vs Jil Sander Woman III

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 278 ratings analysed

4 wins

Charles of the Ritz

4.3967 votes

Rank #28,970 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Jil Sander Woman III

Jil Sander

4.18211 votes

Rank #4,476 WoodyFresh Spicy

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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, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Jil Sander Woman III
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Charles of the Ritz4/7

Jil Sander Woman III3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Charles of the RitzCharles of the Ritz

Jil Sander Woman IIIJil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 22%Had 35%Want 43%

4.18/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

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

46%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

211 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityJil Sander Woman III

SillageCharles of the Ritz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value60

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, floral 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

AldehydesBay LeafPepperNutmegBrazilian RosewoodCorianderHiacynthBergamot

Heart

HoneyCarnationRoseOrris RootTuberoseGeraniumJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossPatchouliBenzoinVetiverAmberCedarMuskSandalwood

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

Spring64

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

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

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,476

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerJil Sander Woman IIIHigher 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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Jil Sander Woman III opens with a crisp snap of aldehydes, herbal bay leaf, and crushed coriander seeds before settling into a grounded base of earthy oakmoss and Brazilian rosewood. Unlike sweet modern perfumes, this 1985 creation by Michel Almairac blends a sparkling soap-clean top with the aroma of freshly sharpene…

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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 Jil Sander Woman III?

Charles of the Ritz takes 4 of 7 categories. Charles of the Ritz is rated 4.39/5 from 67 votes; Jil Sander Woman III is rated 4.18/5 from 211 votes. Choose Charles of the Ritz for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Jil Sander Woman III for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Charles of the Ritz or Jil Sander Woman III?

They last about the same: Jil Sander Woman III 81/100, Charles of the Ritz 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Charles of the Ritz or Jil Sander Woman III?

Charles of the Ritz projects furthest (Charles of the Ritz 75/100, Jil Sander Woman III 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charles of the Ritz and Jil Sander Woman III smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is Charles of the Ritz or Jil Sander Woman III 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 Jil Sander Woman III?

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. Jil Sander Woman III has top notes of Aldehydes, Bay Leaf, Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Honey, Carnation, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Benzoin and Vetiver.