Fragrance comparison

Charles of the Ritz vs Ti Amo

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 688 ratings analysed

5 wins

Charles of the Ritz

4.3967 votes

Rank #28,970 AmberFloral

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Ti Amo

Roja Dove

4.21621 votes

Rank #778 PowderyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charles of the Ritz takes 5 of 7 categories.

Charles of the Ritz
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ti Amo
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Charles of the Ritz5/7

Ti Amo2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Charles of the RitzCharles of the Ritz

Ti AmoRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 22%Had 35%Want 43%

4.21/ 5 · 621 votes

Have 77%Had 23%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

58%Love

27%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

344 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTi Amo

SillageCharles of the Ritz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value36

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%

powdery100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery

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

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangHeliotropePineappleOrange BlossomJasmineRoseNeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CacaoVanillaOrris RootSandalwoodTonka BeanGingerPink PepperAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, 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

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCharles of the RitzMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

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

Men8

Unisex50

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#778

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews116

Category winnerTi AmoHigher 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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Ti Amo opens as a creamy, powdery floral with ylang-ylang, orange blossom and a soft citrus lift, then settles into cocoa, vanilla, orris and warm woods. It reads rich, romantic and slightly old-world rather than playful gourmand. This suits someone who enjoys texture over freshness. Expect a dense, polished scent wit…

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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 Ti Amo?

Charles of the Ritz takes 5 of 7 categories. Charles of the Ritz is rated 4.39/5 from 67 votes; Ti Amo is rated 4.21/5 from 621 votes. Choose Charles of the Ritz for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ti Amo for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Charles of the Ritz or Ti Amo?

Ti Amo lasts longest (Ti Amo 84/100, Charles of the Ritz 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charles of the Ritz or Ti Amo?

Projection is very close: Charles of the Ritz 75/100, Ti Amo 73/100 for sillage.

Do Charles of the Ritz and Ti Amo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Pineapple and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Charles of the Ritz or Ti Amo 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. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charles of the Ritz and Ti Amo?

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. Ti Amo has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope, Pineapple and Orange Blossom, a base of Cacao, Vanilla, Orris Root and Sandalwood.