Fragrance comparison

Hector vs Old Money

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

Hector

Archétype

5.001 votes

Rank #53,618 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Old Money

Naughton & Wilson

4.0824 votes

Rank #20,915 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Old Money takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Hector0/4

Old Money4/4

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

HectorArchétype

Old MoneyNaughton & Wilson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 17%Want 75%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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 / hate100

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOld Money

SillageOld Money

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value57

Category winnerOld MoneyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

fruity60%

musky50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitGreen AppleMintGalbanum

Heart

Juniper BerriesClary SageWhite Flowers

Base

CedarwoodMuskVetiverDry WoodPatchouli

Top

Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress

Heart

Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits

Base

SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Clary Sage, Musk and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

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#53,618

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,915

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerOld MoneyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hector by Archétype opens with a sharp burst of crushed garden mint leaves, bitter grapefruit peel, and snappy green apple. Formulated by perfumer Jorge Lee, the initial citrus blast gets an extra green bite from resinous galbanum before shifting into a calm herbal core. In the heart phase, dry clary sage, piney junip…

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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, Hector or Old Money?

Old Money takes 4 of 4 categories. Hector is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Hector for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hector or Old Money?

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

Which projects more, Hector or Old Money?

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

Do Hector and Old Money smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Clary Sage, Musk and Vetiver.

Is Hector or Old Money better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hector and Old Money?

Hector has top notes of Grapefruit, Green Apple, Mint and Galbanum, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Clary Sage and White Flowers, a base of Cedarwood, Musk, Vetiver and Dry Wood. 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.