Fragrance comparison

Charles of the Ritz vs Semi-Bespoke No. 25

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

4 wins

Charles of the Ritz

4.3967 votes

Rank #28,970 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Semi-Bespoke No. 25

Roja Dove

3.9521 votes

Rank #35,812 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Charles of the Ritz4/5

Semi-Bespoke No. 251/5

Ratings & consensus: Charles of the Ritz
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Charles of the Ritz
Sillage & projection: Semi-Bespoke No. 25
Value for money: Charles of the Ritz
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
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

Semi-Bespoke No. 25Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 22%Had 35%Want 43%

3.95/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%

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

48%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCharles of the Ritz

SillageSemi-Bespoke No. 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value34

Category winnerCharles of the RitzBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

fresh77%

tuberose69%

woody61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral, warm spicy and woody

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

AldehydesMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseJasmineJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRose de MaiAppleYlang-YlangHeliotrope

Base

SaffronAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmere WoodSuedeLabdanumGrassBirch Tar

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose. 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

Spring100

Summer14

Fall86

Winter71

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

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

Men8

Unisex62

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,812

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Semi-Bespoke No. 25 opens with a sparkling mandarin and aldehydic lift, then quickly turns into a rich jasmine and orange blossom floral wrapped in suede, saffron, and soft oud. It feels ornate, smooth, and a little demanding, with strong projection and a dressier, cooler-weather character that usually suits confident…

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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 Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Charles of the Ritz takes 4 of 5 categories. Charles of the Ritz is rated 4.39/5 from 67 votes; Semi-Bespoke No. 25 is rated 3.95/5 from 21 votes. Choose Charles of the Ritz for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Semi-Bespoke No. 25 for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Charles of the Ritz or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

They last about the same: Charles of the Ritz 79/100, Semi-Bespoke No. 25 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Charles of the Ritz or Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

Semi-Bespoke No. 25 projects furthest (Semi-Bespoke No. 25 82/100, Charles of the Ritz 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charles of the Ritz and Semi-Bespoke No. 25 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose.

Is Charles of the Ritz or Semi-Bespoke No. 25 better for summer or winter?

Charles of the Ritz suits evening wear; Semi-Bespoke No. 25 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charles of the Ritz and Semi-Bespoke No. 25?

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. Semi-Bespoke No. 25 has top notes of Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Orange Blossom, a base of Saffron, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cashmere Wood.