Fragrance comparison

Charles of the Ritz vs Senchal

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 98 ratings analysed

5 wins

Charles of the Ritz

4.3967 votes

Rank #28,970 AmberFloral

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94%scent match

Very similar

Senchal

Charles of the Ritz

4.2631 votes

Rank #48,234 AmberFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charles of the Ritz takes 5 of 8 categories.

Charles of the Ritz
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Senchal
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Charles of the Ritz5/8

Senchal2/8

Ratings & consensus: Charles of the Ritz
Community sentiment: Senchal
Longevity: Charles of the Ritz
Sillage & projection: Charles of the Ritz
Value for money: Senchal
Versatility: Charles of the Ritz
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
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

SenchalCharles of the Ritz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 22%Had 35%Want 43%

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 41%

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

39%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerSenchalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCharles of the Ritz

SillageCharles of the Ritz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSenchalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

amber100%

floral92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match94%Very similar · both amber, floral 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

AldehydesOrange BlossomBergamotLemonPineapple

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationJasmineLilacOrris RootYlang-YlangTuberoseRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberBenzoinVetiverMuskLabdanumCinnamonCedarVanilla

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer56

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring40

Summer20

Fall70

Winter100

Day56

Night100

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

Unisex33

Women67

Date 35%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,234

PerfumerNot listed

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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Senchal by Charles of the Ritz is a full-bodied 1981 amber floral that balances fizzy sparkle with deep, cozy resin warmth. The first blast releases bubbly aldehydes alongside tangy pineapple, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus snap mellows out completely. What follows …

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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 Senchal?

Charles of the Ritz takes 5 of 8 categories. Charles of the Ritz is rated 4.39/5 from 67 votes; Senchal is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes. Choose Charles of the Ritz for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Senchal for a amber and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Charles of the Ritz or Senchal?

Charles of the Ritz lasts longest (Charles of the Ritz 79/100, Senchal 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charles of the Ritz or Senchal?

Charles of the Ritz projects furthest (Charles of the Ritz 75/100, Senchal 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charles of the Ritz and Senchal smell similar?

Very similar: a 94% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Pineapple.

Is Charles of the Ritz or Senchal 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; Senchal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Senchal has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Lilac and Orris Root, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Vetiver and Musk.