Fragrance comparison

Cuir Sublime vs Old Money

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Cuir Sublime

Charles de Beaune

4.002 votes

Rank #64,448 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Old Money

Naughton & Wilson

4.0824 votes

Rank #19,877 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Old Money takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cuir Sublime
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Old Money
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cuir Sublime1/4

Old Money3/4

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

Cuir SublimeCharles de Beaune

Old MoneyNaughton & Wilson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOld Money

SillageOld Money

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value57

Category winnerCuir SublimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

musky80%

leather70%

earthy60%

green50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CypressCardamomBeeswax

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverGalbanumCloves

Base6-8+ hrs

SuedeMusk

Top

Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress

Heart

Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits

Base

SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesCypress, Vetiver, Suede and Musk. Durations are only published for Cuir Sublime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring92

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men87

Unisex7

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,448

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,877

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerOld MoneyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuir Sublime by Charles de Beaune pairs forest greenery with soft, worn leather. It opens with a bracing blast of needle-sharp cypress and crushed green cardamom pod. A dull beeswax hum quickly softens that initial aromatic snap. Give it ten minutes. The green turns deeply earthy as bitter galbanum and smoky vetiver 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, Cuir Sublime or Old Money?

Old Money takes 3 of 4 categories. Cuir Sublime is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Cuir Sublime for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuir Sublime or Old Money?

Old Money lasts longest (Old Money 71/100, Cuir Sublime 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuir Sublime or Old Money?

Old Money projects furthest (Old Money 53/100, Cuir Sublime 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuir Sublime and Old Money smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Cypress, Vetiver, Suede and Musk.

Is Cuir Sublime or Old Money better for summer or winter?

Cuir Sublime suits day or night wear; Old Money suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuir Sublime and Old Money?

Cuir Sublime has top notes of Cypress, Cardamom and Beeswax, heart notes of Vetiver, Galbanum and Cloves, a base of Suede 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.