Fragrance comparison

For Him vs Old Money

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

For Him

Gruhme

3.605 votes

Rank #57,074 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

1 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 1 of 1 categories.

For Him
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter.
Old Money
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

For Him0/1

Old Money1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

For HimGruhme

Old MoneyNaughton & Wilson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

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

80%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value57

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black PepperBergamotLemonLavenderJuniper Berries

Heart2 to 3 hours

PatchouliCedar

Base4 to 6 hours

OakAmberMuskCuminPetitgrainCelery Seeds

Top

Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress

Heart

Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits

Base

SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Patchouli. Durations are only published for For Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men87

Unisex7

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,074

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#19,877

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerOld MoneyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

For Him by Gruhme is a classic woody aromatic fragrance crafted for men who appreciate traditional structure with an earthy, tailored presence. Formulated by perfumer Julie Pluchet, the scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper, bergamot, lemon, crisp lavender, and cool juniper berries. This bracing start quickly…

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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, For Him or Old Money?

Old Money takes 1 of 1 categories. For Him is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose For Him for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in winter. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do For Him and Old Money smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Patchouli.

Is For Him or Old Money better for summer or winter?

Old Money suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in For Him and Old Money?

For Him has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Oak, Amber, Musk and Cumin. 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.