Fragrance comparison

Senchal vs Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage)

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,117 ratings analysed

6 wins

Senchal

Charles of the Ritz

4.2631 votes

Rank #48,234 AmberFloral

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55%scent match

Closely related

Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage)

Carven

3.931,086 votes

Rank #1,886 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Senchal takes 6 of 7 categories.

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)
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Senchal6/7

Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage)1/7

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

SenchalCharles of the Ritz

Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage)Carven

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 41%

3.93/ 5 · 1,086 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerSenchalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

33%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

1,086 votes

Category winnerSenchalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySenchal

SillageSenchal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value57

Category winnerSenchalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

aldehydic61%

white floral100%

woody92%

green84%

earthy77%

amber69%

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

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomBergamotLemonPineapple

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationJasmineLilacOrris RootYlang-YlangTuberoseRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberBenzoinVetiverMuskLabdanumCinnamonCedarVanilla

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesClary SageLemonAsafoetidaGardenia

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineOrange BlossomRose

Base

OakmossVetiverLabdanumStyraxBenzoinMuskSandalwoodCinnamon

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Orange Blossom, Lemon and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Senchal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall70

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSenchalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,234

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,886

PerfumerJean Carles

Launched—

Reviews186

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

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Senchal or Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage) 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 Senchal and Ma Griffe Eau de Parfum (Vintage)?

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. 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.