Fragrance comparison

Laurels Fig vs Old Money

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

3 wins

Laurels Fig

Sanchez

4.388 votes

Rank #36,171 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Old Money

Naughton & Wilson

4.0824 votes

Rank #21,062 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Laurels Fig takes 3 of 4 categories.

Laurels Fig
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Old Money
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Laurels Fig3/4

Old Money1/4

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

Laurels FigSanchez

Old MoneyNaughton & Wilson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

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

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityLaurels Fig

SillageLaurels Fig

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value57

Category winnerLaurels FigBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

musky69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperLaurelsBergamotOrangeFig

Heart

CypressJasmineFreesiaIris

Base

CashmeranLabdanumAmberMusk

Top

Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress

Heart

Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits

Base

SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cypress, Iris 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

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring92

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

Men87

Unisex7

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,171

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#21,062

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerOld MoneyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Laurels Fig by Sanchez opens with a sharp burst of bitter bergamot, crushed juniper berries, and green laurel leaves. The heart turns drier as aromatic cypress and clean freesia take over, balancing the green sap of fig against a light floral backdrop. As it settles onto skin, cashmeran and warm labdanum build a 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, Laurels Fig or Old Money?

Laurels Fig takes 3 of 4 categories. Laurels Fig is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Laurels Fig for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Laurels Fig or Old Money?

Laurels Fig lasts longest (Laurels Fig 83/100, Old Money 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Laurels Fig or Old Money?

Laurels Fig projects furthest (Laurels Fig 75/100, Old Money 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Laurels Fig and Old Money smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cypress, Iris and Amber.

Is Laurels Fig or Old Money better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Laurels Fig and Old Money?

Laurels Fig has top notes of Juniper, Laurels, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Cypress, Jasmine, Freesia and Iris, a base of Cashmeran, Labdanum, Amber 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.