Fragrance comparison

Agua Geranium vs Old Money

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

Agua Geranium

Claus Porto

4.0539 votes

Rank #43,111 AromaticEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Old Money

Naughton & Wilson

4.0824 votes

Rank #19,877 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Old Money takes 4 of 5 categories.

Agua Geranium
Choose it for a aromatic and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Old Money
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Agua Geranium1/5

Old Money4/5

Ratings & consensus: Agua Geranium
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Old Money
Sillage & projection: Old Money
Value for money: Old Money
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Old Money

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Agua GeraniumClaus Porto

Old MoneyNaughton & Wilson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 56%Had 6%Want 38%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

Category winnerAgua GeraniumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

63%Love

16%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOld Money

SillageOld Money

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value57

Category winnerOld MoneyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

earthy92%

mossy84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

musky61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MossGeraniumVetiverBergamotMuskAngelicaLavenderRoseClovePatchouliTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress

Heart

Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits

Base

SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesMoss, Vetiver, Bergamot and Musk. Durations are only published for Agua Geranium, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall79

Winter29

Day100

Night38

Spring92

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex19

Women5

Men87

Unisex7

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,111

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,877

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerOld MoneyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agua Geranium by Claus Porto is a crisp aromatic fougere built around leafy greens, bright citrus, and earthy roots. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot paired with herbal angelica and soothing lavender. Soon, a pungent green geranium takes center stage, accompanied by a touch of rose and warm clove for…

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Old Money by Naughton & Wilson opens with a vibrant, boozy cherry accord that quickly transitions into a complex aromatic heart. Dominated by bourbon whiskey, tobacco, and cashmere wood, this woody aromatic scent provides a refined, mature presence on skin. It shines during cool autumn evenings or formal winter gather…

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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, Agua Geranium or Old Money?

Old Money takes 4 of 5 categories. Agua Geranium is rated 4.05/5 from 39 votes; Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Agua Geranium for a aromatic and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Agua Geranium or Old Money?

Old Money lasts longest (Old Money 71/100, Agua Geranium 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agua Geranium or Old Money?

Projection is very close: Old Money 53/100, Agua Geranium 51/100 for sillage.

Do Agua Geranium and Old Money smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Moss, Vetiver, Bergamot and Musk.

Is Agua Geranium or Old Money better for summer or winter?

Agua Geranium suits daytime wear; Old Money suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agua Geranium and Old Money?

Agua Geranium features Moss, Geranium, Vetiver, Bergamot and Musk. Old Money has top notes of Maraschino Cherry, Clary Sage, Bitter Orange and Aldehydes, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Bourbon Whiskey, Iris and Carnation, a base of Suede, Oak, Amber and Patchouli.