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Charles of the Ritz

Charivari (Eau de Toilette)

1978WomenClassic
8.7/ 10
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Charles of the Ritz Charivari Eau de Toilette opens with bergamot and aldehydes, moves into a floral heart of jasmine, iris and rose, and settles on a mossy, woody base; it is a chypre for women and has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: A very high score; my nose is applauding too.

How does it perform?

From 10 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

100% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

BergamotAldehydesLemonRaspberryGreen notesPeach

Heart notesfirst few hours

JasmineHoneyIrisRoseCarnationLily of the valley

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

MuskMossBenzoinCedarwoodAmbergrisSandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Powdery
  8. Chypre

What does Charivari (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads as a feminine fragrance.

The top is fresh, with bergamot, lemon and aldehydes; peach and raspberry soften it with a little fruit, and green notes cut across it. The heart is powdery and floral, built on jasmine, iris and rose, with honey adding sweetness. Moss, cedarwood and musk dominate the base. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche and Jacomo Silences have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bergamot
    • Aldehydes
    • Lemon

  2. First hours

    • Jasmine
    • Honey
    • Iris

  3. Towards evening

    • Musk
    • Moss
    • Benzoin

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 31%
    Autumn
  • 31%
    Spring
  • 19%
    Winter
  • 19%
    Summer
  • Daytime
    20%
  • Casual
    20%
  • Nighttime
    20%
  • Office
    20%
  • Evening
    20%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026