Apollo vs Old Money
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Old Money takes 3 of 5 categories.
ApolloChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
Old MoneyChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Apollo2/5
Old Money3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Old Money
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Old Money
- Sillage & projection
- Old Money
- Value for money
- Apollo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Apollo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ApolloAXEOld MoneyNaughton & WilsonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.19/ 5 · 286 votes
Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%
4.08/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
Category winnerOld MoneyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
49%Like
15%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
253 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
Category winners
LongevityOld Money
SillageOld Money
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerApolloBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
lavender84%
amber77%
earthy69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
musky69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
QuinceClary SageMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderViolet LeafIrisGeranium
Base
AmberSandalwoodMossCashmere WoodVetiver
Top
Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress
Heart
Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits
Base
SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Iris, Amber and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring96
Summer100
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
Spring92
Summer33
Fall92
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,632
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb
Launched—
Reviews40
Overall rank#20,915
PerfumerJohn Stephen
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerApolloHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotApollo by AXE is an aromatic fougere that leans into fresh, herbaceous notes. It opens with a crisp hit of quince and sage before settling into a blend of lavender and violet leaf. This fragrance offers a clean, reliable profile suitable for daily wear, particularly in warmer weather or casual settings, providing a co…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Apollo or Old Money?
Old Money takes 3 of 5 categories. Apollo is rated 3.19/5 from 286 votes; Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Apollo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Apollo or Old Money?
Old Money lasts longest (Old Money 71/100, Apollo 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Apollo or Old Money?
Projection is very close: Old Money 53/100, Apollo 52/100 for sillage.
Do Apollo and Old Money smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Iris, Amber and Moss.
Is Apollo or Old Money better for summer or winter?
Old Money suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Apollo and Old Money?
Apollo has top notes of Quince, Clary Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaf, Iris and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Moss and Cashmere Wood. 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.
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