The Perfume Library

8 perfumes

Charles of the Ritz (Perfume)

Charles of the Ritz · 1977

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Charles of the Ritz Charles of the Ritz (Perfume) is a feminine scent that sets rose, jasmine and tuberose over a sweet vanilla, amber and benzoin base, and it suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens bright with lemon, bergamot and aldehydes, while pineapple and orange blossom add a fruity sweetness. The heart is floral, led by rose, jasmine, ylang-ylang and tuberose, with lilac and iris softening it. The base builds a woody, resinous chypre ground from vetiver, cedar and labdanum; cinnamon brings a touch of spice, and musk and vanilla add warmth. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night-out and evening wear lead, while office use is the least voted. Most see it as feminine and classic. Guy Laroche Clandestine and Rochas Femme have a close profile.

Charivari (Eau de Toilette)

8.7

Charles of the Ritz · 1978

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

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. 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.