Fragrance comparison

Match vs Old Money

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

3 wins

Match

Der Duft

3.9647 votes

Rank #16,280 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Old Money

Naughton & Wilson

4.0824 votes

Rank #19,366 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Match takes 3 of 5 categories.

Match
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Old Money
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Match3/5

Old Money2/5

Ratings & consensus: Old Money
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Match
Sillage & projection: Match
Value for money: Old Money
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Match

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

MatchDer Duft

Old MoneyNaughton & Wilson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 48%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

Category winnerOld MoneyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

47 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMatch

SillageMatch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value57

Category winnerOld MoneyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy83%

powdery65%

aromatic48%

citrus30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woody NotesCedarBlack PepperCuminSandalwoodVetiverGingerGrapefruitSuedeAmbroxanIris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress

Heart

Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits

Base

SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesCedar, Black Pepper, Vetiver and Suede. Durations are only published for Match, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer65

Fall100

Winter76

Day85

Night100

Spring92

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex48

Women0

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 26%Party 10%

Men87

Unisex7

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,280

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#19,366

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerMatchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Der Duft Match captures the tactile friction of striking a matchstick against sandpaper. It opens with an invigorating flash of tart grapefruit and sharp ginger before unveiling a spicy, woody heart. Black pepper and warm cumin provide dry heat against clean cedar and creamy sandalwood. As it warms on the skin, 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Match or Old Money?

Match takes 3 of 5 categories. Match is rated 3.96/5 from 47 votes; Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Match for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Match or Old Money?

They last about the same: Match 73/100, Old Money 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Match or Old Money?

Match projects furthest (Match 56/100, Old Money 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Match and Old Money smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cedar, Black Pepper, Vetiver and Suede.

Is Match or Old Money better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Match and Old Money?

Match features Woody Notes, Cedar, Black Pepper, Cumin and Sandalwood. 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.