Gate 17 vs Old Money
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gate 17 takes 4 of 5 categories.
Gate 17Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Old MoneyChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Gate 174/5
Old Money1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Gate 17
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Gate 17
- Sillage & projection
- Gate 17
- Value for money
- Old Money
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gate 17
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gate 17MorphOld MoneyNaughton & WilsonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 31%Had 3%Want 66%
4.08/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
Category winnerGate 17Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
38%Like
15%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
103 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
Category winners
LongevityGate 17
SillageGate 17
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOld MoneyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
iris92%
musky84%
woody77%
floral69%
beeswax61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
musky69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BeeswaxFloral NotesBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
IrisMuskMarine notesCashmere WoodAmber
Base6-8 hrs
VanillaVetiver
Top
Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress
Heart
Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits
Base
SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Musk and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Gate 17, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer63
Fall81
Winter63
Day100
Night64
Spring92
Summer33
Fall92
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,916
PerfumerChristian Carbonnel
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#20,915
PerfumerJohn Stephen
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerGate 17Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGate 17 by Morph opens with a sunny splash of bergamot wrapped in golden, waxy beeswax and soft floral petals. As it settles on your skin, a velvety iris note takes center stage alongside cashmere wood, gentle musk, and a subtle hint of salty sea air. The drydown turns into a comforting mix of smooth vanilla and earth…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Gate 17 or Old Money?
Gate 17 takes 4 of 5 categories. Gate 17 is rated 4.04/5 from 103 votes; Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Gate 17 for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Gate 17 or Old Money?
Gate 17 lasts longest (Gate 17 75/100, Old Money 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gate 17 or Old Money?
Gate 17 projects furthest (Gate 17 59/100, Old Money 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gate 17 and Old Money smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Musk and Cashmere Wood.
Is Gate 17 or Old Money better for summer or winter?
Gate 17 suits daytime wear; Old Money suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gate 17 and Old Money?
Gate 17 has top notes of Beeswax, Floral Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Musk, Marine notes and Cashmere Wood, a base of Vanilla and Vetiver. 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.
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