Fragrance comparison

Brillant vs Old Money

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

3 wins

Brillant

Evaflor

4.0812 votes

Rank #36,885 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Old Money

Naughton & Wilson

4.0824 votes

Rank #18,679 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Brillant takes 3 of 5 categories.

Brillant
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Old Money
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Brillant3/5

Old Money2/5

Ratings & consensus: Old Money
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Brillant
Sillage & projection: Brillant
Value for money: Brillant
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

BrillantEvaflor

Old MoneyNaughton & Wilson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 52%Had 13%Want 35%

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 hate

33%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBrillant

SillageBrillant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value57

Category winnerBrillantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonLavenderClary Sage

Heart2-3 hrs

LabdanumGeraniumLeather

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodMusk

Top

Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress

Heart

Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits

Base

SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clary Sage, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for Brillant, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer57

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night69

Spring92

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men87

Unisex7

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#18,679

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerOld MoneyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Evaflor Brillant takes classic masculine grooming notes and builds a straightforward oriental fougere around them. The initial spray delivers a bright crackle of tart lemon and Italian bergamot, backed immediately by crisp French lavender. Within fifteen minutes, the herbal bite of clary sage and metallic geranium tak…

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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, Brillant or Old Money?

Brillant takes 3 of 5 categories. Brillant is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Brillant for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Brillant or Old Money?

Brillant lasts longest (Brillant 74/100, Old Money 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Brillant or Old Money?

Brillant projects furthest (Brillant 58/100, Old Money 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Brillant and Old Money smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clary Sage, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Brillant or Old Money better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Brillant and Old Money?

Brillant has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Clary Sage, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium and Leather, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood 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.