Fragrance comparison

CK Free vs Old Money

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,892 ratings analysed

CK Free

Calvin Klein

3.391,868 votes

Rank #37,294 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Old Money

Naughton & Wilson

4.0824 votes

Rank #20,372 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Old Money takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

CK Free1/5

Old Money4/5

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

CK FreeCalvin Klein

Old MoneyNaughton & Wilson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 1,868 votes

Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%

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

9%Love

48%Like

18%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

1,868 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

⏱ Longevity41

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOld Money

SillageOld Money

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value57

Category winnerCK FreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

anis65%

soft spicy53%

powdery42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match46%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 to 30 minutes

Juniper BerriesStar AniseWormwoodJackfruit

Heart30 to 60 minutes

SuedeTobaccoBuchu or AgathosmaCoffee

Base1 to 2 hours

Virginia CedarOakWoody NotesPatchouli

Top

Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress

Heart

Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits

Base

SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Suede, Tobacco and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for CK Free, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall27

Winter11

Day100

Night17

Spring92

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex10

Women1

Men87

Unisex7

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,294

PerfumerEllen Molner, Rodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,372

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerOld MoneyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CK Free by Calvin Klein is a light woody aromatic scent designed for straightforward, casual wear. The fragrance opens with an airy mix of crisp juniper berries, star anise, bitter wormwood, and a mild tropical touch of jackfruit. As the initial sharpness settles, a restrained heart of soft suede, dry tobacco leaf, ar…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, CK Free or Old Money?

Old Money takes 4 of 5 categories. CK Free is rated 3.39/5 from 1,868 votes; Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose CK Free for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. 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, CK Free or Old Money?

Old Money lasts longest (Old Money 71/100, CK Free 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CK Free or Old Money?

Old Money projects furthest (Old Money 53/100, CK Free 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CK Free and Old Money smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Suede, Tobacco and Virginia Cedar.

Is CK Free or Old Money better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in CK Free and Old Money?

CK Free has top notes of Juniper Berries, Star Anise, Wormwood and Jackfruit, heart notes of Suede, Tobacco, Buchu or Agathosma and Coffee, a base of Virginia Cedar, Oak, Woody Notes and Patchouli. 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.