Fragrance comparison

First Love vs Old Money

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

First Love

Brogi

4.504 votes

Rank #37,472 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Old Money

Naughton & Wilson

4.0824 votes

Rank #21,062 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

First Love
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Old Money
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

First Love2/4

Old Money2/4

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

First LoveBrogi

Old MoneyNaughton & Wilson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

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

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOld Money

SillageFirst Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value57

Category winnerFirst LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

iris77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

IrisCyclamenSaffronCypress

Base

AmberSandalwoodVetiverMuskMoss

Top

Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress

Heart

Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits

Base

SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Cypress and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall0

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring92

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men87

Unisex7

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,472

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#21,062

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerOld MoneyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Love by Brogi delivers a crisp woody profile with a clean aromatic twist. The composition centers on a bright spark of bergamot that quickly gives way to dry cypress and powdery iris. It wears light and airy, making it a reliable casual choice for warm spring days and humid summer afternoons.

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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, First Love or Old Money?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. First Love is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose First Love for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, First Love or Old Money?

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

Which projects more, First Love or Old Money?

First Love projects furthest (First Love 58/100, Old Money 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Love and Old Money smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Cypress and Amber.

Is First Love or Old Money better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in First Love and Old Money?

First Love has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Cyclamen, Saffron and Cypress, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver 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.