Fragrance comparison

Empire VIP vs Old Money

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 87 ratings analysed

Empire VIP

Hinode

3.9563 votes

Rank #31,053 AldehydicWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Old Money

Naughton & Wilson

4.0824 votes

Rank #21,062 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Old Money takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Empire VIP2/5

Old Money3/5

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

Empire VIPHinode

Old MoneyNaughton & Wilson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 56%Had 25%Want 20%

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

40%Love

32%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

63 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOld Money

SillageEmpire VIP

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value57

Category winnerEmpire VIPBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

woody92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

violet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

ChampagneAldehydesOrangeBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PineappleBlack VioletBambooFirLavenderAcácia

Base6-8+ hrs

Cashmere WoodAmberPapyrus

Top

Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress

Heart

Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits

Base

SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Black Pepper, Cashmere Wood and Amber. Durations are only published for Empire VIP, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer47

Fall100

Winter69

Day53

Night100

Spring92

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex5

Women5

Men87

Unisex7

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,053

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,062

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerOld MoneyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hinode Empire VIP kicks off with a lively burst of bubbly champagne, sweet orange, and cracked black pepper, giving it an instant sparkling cocktail feel. Within fifteen minutes, the fizzy opening settles into a fruitier, greener heart where juicy pineapple meets aromatic lavender and fresh bamboo. The deeper dry-down…

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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, Empire VIP or Old Money?

Old Money takes 3 of 5 categories. Empire VIP is rated 3.95/5 from 63 votes; Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Empire VIP for a aldehydic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Empire VIP or Old Money?

Old Money lasts longest (Old Money 71/100, Empire VIP 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Empire VIP or Old Money?

Empire VIP projects furthest (Empire VIP 64/100, Old Money 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Empire VIP and Old Money smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Black Pepper, Cashmere Wood and Amber.

Is Empire VIP or Old Money better for summer or winter?

Empire VIP suits evening wear; Old Money suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Empire VIP and Old Money?

Empire VIP has top notes of Champagne, Aldehydes, Orange and Black Pepper, heart notes of Pineapple, Black Violet, Bamboo and Fir, a base of Cashmere Wood, Amber and Papyrus. 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.