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Nitro White vs Old Money

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

Updated 458 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nitro White takes 5 of 5 categories.

  • Nitro White

    Choose it for a honey and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Old Money

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Nitro White5/5
Old Money0/5
Ratings & consensus
Nitro White
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Nitro White
Sillage & projection
Nitro White
Value for money
Nitro White
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Nitro White

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Nitro WhiteDumont
Old MoneyNaughton & Wilson
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.47/ 5 · 434 votes
Have 48%Had 4%Want 48%
4.08/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
Category winnerNitro WhiteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
61%Love
29%Like
6%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate

434 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
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate87
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityNitro White

SillageNitro White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value84
¤ Price value57
Category winnerNitro WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
honey100%
amber92%
powdery84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
musky69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Juniper BerriesIrisCypress
Heart2 to 3 hours
MyrrhPatchouli
Base6 to 8 hours
HoneyVanillaAmberMuskLeather
Top
Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress
Heart
Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits
Base
SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Iris, Cypress and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Nitro White, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring82
Summer38
Fall96
Winter100
Day76
Night100
Spring92
Summer33
Fall92
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men58
Unisex36
Women6
Men87
Unisex7
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,246

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews73

Overall rank#21,062

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNitro WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nitro White by Dumont opens with an aromatic burst of cypress and tart juniper berries, smoothed almost immediately by powdery iris. As the crisp opening settles, the heart reveals warm myrrh and earthy patchouli, balancing the initial herbal sharpness with sweet resinous warmth. The base forms the true spine of the f…

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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, Nitro White or Old Money?

Nitro White takes 5 of 5 categories. Nitro White is rated 4.47/5 from 434 votes; Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Nitro White for a honey and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nitro White or Old Money?

Nitro White lasts longest (Nitro White 75/100, Old Money 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nitro White or Old Money?

Nitro White projects furthest (Nitro White 66/100, Old Money 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nitro White and Old Money smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Iris, Cypress and Patchouli.

Is Nitro White or Old Money better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Nitro White and Old Money?

Nitro White has top notes of Juniper Berries, Iris and Cypress, heart notes of Myrrh and Patchouli, a base of Honey, Vanilla, 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.

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