Fragrance comparison

Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage) vs Senchal

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,117 ratings analysed

Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage)

Carven

3.931,086 votes

Rank #1,886 White FloralWoody

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55%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Senchal

Charles of the Ritz

4.2631 votes

Rank #48,234 AmberFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Senchal takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage)
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Senchal
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage)1/7

Senchal6/7

Ratings & consensus: Senchal
Community sentiment: Senchal
Longevity: Senchal
Sillage & projection: Senchal
Value for money: Senchal
Versatility: Senchal
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage)Carven

SenchalCharles of the Ritz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 1,086 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 41%

Category winnerSenchalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

1,086 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySenchal

SillageSenchal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSenchalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

amber69%

aldehydic61%

amber100%

floral92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesClary SageLemonAsafoetidaGardenia

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base

OakmossVetiverLabdanumStyraxBenzoinMuskSandalwoodCinnamon

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomBergamotLemonPineapple

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationJasmineLilacOrris RootYlang-YlangTuberoseRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberBenzoinVetiverMuskLabdanumCinnamonCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lemon, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Senchal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer20

Fall70

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerSenchalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

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#1,886

PerfumerJean Carles

Launched—

Reviews186

Overall rank#48,234

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMa Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Created by perfumer Jean Carles in 1946, Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage) by Carven stands out for its bitter green character and sharp floral skeleton. The scent opens with fizzing aldehydes, pungent asafoetida, and crisp clary sage before settling into a heart of powdery iris, gardenia, and jasmine. As it dries dow…

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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, Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage) or Senchal?

Senchal takes 6 of 7 categories. Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage) is rated 3.93/5 from 1,086 votes; Senchal is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes. Choose Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage) for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Senchal for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage) or Senchal?

Senchal lasts longest (Senchal 71/100, Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage) 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage) or Senchal?

Senchal projects furthest (Senchal 69/100, Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage) 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage) and Senchal smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lemon, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root.

Is Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage) or Senchal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Senchal is the stronger pick. For winter, Senchal is the stronger pick. Senchal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage) and Senchal?

Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage) has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Clary Sage and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Labdanum and Styrax. 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.