Fragrance comparison

Cryptic vs Old Money

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 91 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cryptic

Phuong Dang

3.4867 votes

Rank #16,567 RosePowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Old Money

Naughton & Wilson

4.0824 votes

Rank #21,062 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cryptic takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Cryptic3/5

Old Money2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CrypticPhuong Dang

Old MoneyNaughton & Wilson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 21%Had 16%Want 63%

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

23%Love

19%Like

3%Ok

52%Dislike

3%Hate

31 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCryptic

SillageCryptic

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

rose100%

powdery91%

floral83%

musky74%

fresh65%

soft spicy56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CarrotAldehydesMagnoliaSuede

Heart

Turkish RoseMoroccan RoseRoseIrisPeony

Base

MuskOakmossAmberCastoreumOak

Top

Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress

Heart

Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits

Base

SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Suede, Iris and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night50

Spring92

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men87

Unisex7

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,567

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#21,062

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerCrypticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cryptic by Phuong Dang is a polarizing floral aldehyde fragrance that challenges the wearer with an unusual opening of crisp carrot and suede. As it dries down, the scent shifts into a rose-heavy heart supported by dusty iris and oakmoss. This complex, earthy composition suits cool spring days and those who enjoy dari…

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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, Cryptic or Old Money?

Cryptic takes 3 of 5 categories. Cryptic is rated 3.48/5 from 67 votes; Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Cryptic for a rose and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cryptic or Old Money?

Cryptic lasts longest (Cryptic 77/100, Old Money 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cryptic or Old Money?

Cryptic projects furthest (Cryptic 71/100, Old Money 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cryptic and Old Money smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Suede, Iris and Musk.

Is Cryptic or Old Money better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cryptic and Old Money?

Cryptic has top notes of Carrot, Aldehydes, Magnolia and Suede, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Moroccan Rose, Rose and Iris, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Amber and Castoreum. 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.