Fragrance comparison

Charles of the Ritz vs Rupture Black

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

4 wins

Charles of the Ritz

4.3967 votes

Rank #29,039 AmberFloral

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Rupture Black

Prime Collection

4.437 votes

Rank #39,214 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charles of the Ritz takes 4 of 5 categories.

Charles of the Ritz
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rupture Black
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Charles of the Ritz4/5

Rupture Black1/5

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

Rupture BlackPrime Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 22%Had 35%Want 43%

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

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

43%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityCharles of the Ritz

SillageCharles of the Ritz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value69

Category winnerRupture BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

citrus83%

amber65%

sweet48%

animalic30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both 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

Top15 to 20 minutes

LemonBergamot

Heart30 to 45 minutes

Orange BlossomJasmine

Base1 to 2 hours

AmberBenzoin

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

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,039

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,214

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Rupture Black by Prime Collection is a light oriental floral fragrance for men that centers on bright citrus, delicate white florals, and a warm resinous base. It opens with a soft splash of lemon and bergamot, giving an immediate clean citrus greeting without sharp edges. The core quickly reveals sweet orange blossom…

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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 Rupture Black?

Charles of the Ritz takes 4 of 5 categories. Charles of the Ritz is rated 4.39/5 from 67 votes; Rupture Black is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Charles of the Ritz for a amber and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rupture Black for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charles of the Ritz or Rupture Black?

Charles of the Ritz lasts longest (Charles of the Ritz 79/100, Rupture Black 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charles of the Ritz or Rupture Black?

Charles of the Ritz projects furthest (Charles of the Ritz 75/100, Rupture Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charles of the Ritz and Rupture Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Charles of the Ritz or Rupture Black better for summer or winter?

Charles of the Ritz suits evening wear; Rupture Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charles of the Ritz and Rupture Black?

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. Rupture Black has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Amber and Benzoin.