Fragrance comparison

Charles of the Ritz vs Miss

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 154 ratings analysed

4 wins

Charles of the Ritz

4.3967 votes

Rank #28,970 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Miss

Worth

4.2287 votes

Rank #5,575 WoodyFruity

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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 longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Miss
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Charles of the Ritz4/7

Miss2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Charles of the RitzCharles of the Ritz

MissWorth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 22%Had 35%Want 43%

4.22/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 76%Had 24%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

49%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

77 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCharles of the Ritz

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy 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

AldehydesPeachBlack CurrantLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangBergamotPineappleRhuburb

Heart

CloveOrchidRoseCypressVioletCarawayCarnationJasmine

Base

Benzoinoak mossMuskAmberVirginia CedarRaspberryVetiverVanille

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Pineapple and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Spring78

Summer33

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night69

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

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,575

PerfumerOdette Breil-Radius

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerMissHigher 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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Miss Worth is a vintage floral oriental from 1977 that balances bright aldehydes and fruit with a rich base of benzoin and moss. It wears as a sophisticated, mature, and uniquely blended composition that avoids dated tropes. Perfect for the woman who appreciates 1970s maximalist perfumery with a clean, woody finish fo…

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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 Miss?

Charles of the Ritz takes 4 of 7 categories. Charles of the Ritz is rated 4.39/5 from 67 votes; Miss is rated 4.22/5 from 87 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 Miss for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charles of the Ritz or Miss?

Charles of the Ritz lasts longest (Charles of the Ritz 79/100, Miss 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charles of the Ritz or Miss?

Projection is very close: Charles of the Ritz 75/100, Miss 75/100 for sillage.

Do Charles of the Ritz and Miss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Pineapple and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Charles of the Ritz or Miss 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; Miss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charles of the Ritz and Miss?

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. Miss has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach, Black Currant and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Clove, Orchid, Rose and Cypress, a base of Benzoin, oak moss, Musk and Amber.