Fragrance comparison

CH Beasts vs Old Money

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 151 ratings analysed

3 wins

CH Beasts

Carolina Herrera

4.07127 votes

Rank #14,340 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Old Money

Naughton & Wilson

4.0824 votes

Rank #18,501 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH Beasts takes 3 of 5 categories.

CH Beasts
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Old Money
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

CH Beasts3/5

Old Money2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH BeastsCarolina Herrera

Old MoneyNaughton & Wilson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 37%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

Category winnerCH BeastsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

127 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOld Money

SillageCH Beasts

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value57

Category winnerOld MoneyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

musky61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Juniper BerriesAngelicaBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Watery NotesBalsam FirViolet Leaf

Base6-8 hrs

Cashmere WoodMadagascar VanillaLabdanum

Top

Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress

Heart

Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits

Base

SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Black Pepper and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for CH Beasts, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall71

Winter24

Day100

Night44

Spring92

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 17%Party 12%

Men87

Unisex7

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#18,501

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerCH BeastsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera CH Beasts walks an intriguing line between pine forest air and breezy aquatic freshness. The initial burst hits with crackling black pepper and aromatic juniper berries, quickly giving way to a cool heart of crushed violet leaf and watery notes. As the green sharpness calms, balsam fir steps forward t…

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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, CH Beasts or Old Money?

CH Beasts takes 3 of 5 categories. CH Beasts is rated 4.07/5 from 127 votes; Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose CH Beasts for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, CH Beasts or Old Money?

Old Money lasts longest (Old Money 71/100, CH Beasts 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Beasts or Old Money?

CH Beasts projects furthest (CH Beasts 62/100, Old Money 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Beasts and Old Money smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Black Pepper and Cashmere Wood.

Is CH Beasts or Old Money better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in CH Beasts and Old Money?

CH Beasts has top notes of Juniper Berries, Angelica and Black Pepper, heart notes of Watery Notes, Balsam Fir and Violet Leaf, a base of Cashmere Wood, Madagascar Vanilla and Labdanum. 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.