Fragrance comparison

King vs Old Money

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 44 ratings analysed

4 wins

King

Areej

4.2020 votes

Rank #47,611 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Old Money

Naughton & Wilson

4.0824 votes

Rank #21,018 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King takes 4 of 5 categories.

King
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.
Old Money
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

King4/5

Old Money1/5

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

KingAreej

Old MoneyNaughton & Wilson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

Category winnerKingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

20 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

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage96

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityKing

SillageKing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value57

Category winnerKingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender90%

aromatic80%

soft spicy70%

warm spicy60%

patchouli50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood OrangeCitrusSicilian LemonJuniper Berries

Heart

Clary SageLavenderRed Pepper

Base

PatchouliCedarVetiver

Top

Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress

Heart

Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits

Base

SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

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#47,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,018

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerOld MoneyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

King by Areej brings a sharp citrus opening that cuts through morning heat. Bright Sicilian lemon and juicy blood orange combine with piney juniper berries to create an energetic start. It sets a clean tone that suits office wear and warm spring afternoons. As the bright top notes settle, clary sage and lavender soft…

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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, King or Old Money?

King takes 4 of 5 categories. King is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes; Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose King for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, King or Old Money?

King lasts longest (King 95/100, Old Money 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King or Old Money?

King projects furthest (King 96/100, Old Money 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King and Old Money smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Clary Sage, Patchouli and Cedar.

Is King or Old Money better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in King and Old Money?

King has top notes of Blood Orange, Citrus, Sicilian Lemon and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Clary Sage, Lavender and Red Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Cedar 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.