Fragrance comparison

Charles of the Ritz vs Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,143 ratings analysed

3 wins

Charles of the Ritz

4.3967 votes

Rank #28,970 AmberFloral

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56%scent match

Closely related

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932

Chanel

4.201,076 votes

Rank #46,517 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charles of the Ritz takes 3 of 3 categories.

Charles of the Ritz
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932
Choose it for a floral and woody character.

Charles of the Ritz3/3

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 19320/3

Ratings & consensus: Charles of the Ritz
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932Chanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 22%Had 35%Want 43%

4.20/ 5 · 1,076 votes

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

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%

floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

musky61%

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

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesNeroliBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LilacJasmineYlang-YlangRoseCarnation

Base5-8 hrs

Orris RootMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VetiverSandalwoodOpoponaxVanilaCoumarin

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

Day56

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

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

Not enough votes yet

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,517

PerfumerJacques Polge

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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Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 opens with a burst of fizzy aldehydes, bright bergamot, and neroli. The citrus lift softens within twenty minutes, unveiling a lush bouquet of cool lilac, dewy jasmine, and spicy carnation petals. What distinguishes this fragrance is its graceful transition into powdery orris root, clean a…

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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 Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932?

Charles of the Ritz takes 3 of 3 categories. Charles of the Ritz is rated 4.39/5 from 67 votes; Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 is rated 4.20/5 from 1,076 votes. Choose Charles of the Ritz for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 for a floral and woody character.

Do Charles of the Ritz and Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 smell similar?

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

Is Charles of the Ritz or Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 better for summer or winter?

Charles of the Ritz suits evening wear; Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charles of the Ritz and Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932?

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. Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Orris Root, Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Vetiver.