Is Perfume Parlour Glamoratic For Women a dupe of Charles of the Ritz?

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Charles of the Ritz Eau de Parfum bottle Charles of the Ritz EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
1977 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Glamoratic For Women Eau de Parfum bottle Glamoratic For Women EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Charles of the Ritz EDP
A lost icon, Charles of the Ritz is a powerful, elegant floral amber that evokes deep nostalgia for those who remember it. It's a divisive scent, but undeniably a classic that many still desperately try to track down.
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Our Verdict - Glamoratic For Women EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Charles Of The Ritz - a floral fragrance led by Aldehydes, Pineapple, Orange Blossom, with fruity depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Charles of the Ritz EDP
Glamoratic For Women EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Aldehydes 30% vs 37%
Orange Blossom 17% vs 28%
Pineapple 16% vs 33%
Only in Charles of the Ritz
Bergamot 19% Lemon 16%
Shared Notes
Tuberose 14% vs 31%
Orris 13% vs 22%
Jasmine 13% vs 18%
Lilac 12% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Amber 14% vs 26%
Musk 12% vs 19%
Cinnamon 12% vs 23%
Labdanum 11% vs 30%

Accords

Charles of the Ritz Glamoratic For Women
100%
Amber
66%
91%
Floral
90%
85%
Woody
Fruity
78%
75%
Warm Spicy
42%
71%
Powdery
54%
66%
Sweet
64%
Fresh
62%
Aldehydic
Amber shared
100%
66%
Floral shared
91%
90%
85%
78%
Warm Spicy shared
75%
42%
Powdery shared
71%
54%
66%
64%
62%

Performance

Charles of the Ritz Glamoratic For Women
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Charles of the Ritz

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its enormous sillage and longevity, this is definitely not an office-friendly scent in its original form. It shines best in formal settings or during romantic evenings where its powerful presence can be appreciated without overwhelming a small space.

Glamoratic For Women

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its floral, fruity signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, amber, powdery

Key Differences

Adds benzoin and bergamot

Where to buy

Charles of the Ritz EDP
Glamoratic For Women EDP
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