Old Money vs Orris Root
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Old MoneyChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Orris RootChoose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Old Money2/5
Orris Root2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Orris Root
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Old Money
- Value for money
- Orris Root
- 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
Old MoneyNaughton & WilsonOrris RootMithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
4.46/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 21%Had 6%Want 73%
Category winnerOrris RootRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
16%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
11%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
69%Love
15%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageOld Money
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOrris RootBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
musky69%
fresh spicy61%
powdery100%
iris83%
musky65%
aromatic48%
earthy30%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress
Heart
Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits
Base
SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss
Top
Clary SageJuniper BerriesCoriander
Heart
Orris
Base
Powdery NotesMuskVetiverCedar
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Juniper Berries, Cedar 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 seasonSpring92
Summer33
Fall92
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Spring44
Summer33
Fall100
Winter89
Day100
Night43
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,915
PerfumerJohn Stephen
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#31,339
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerOld MoneyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOld 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…
Reviews →Orris Root is a powdery iris scent with a lipstick-like opening, soft musk, and dry woody support underneath. It leans polished, clean, and slightly vintage in feel. The style suits office wear especially well, but the powdery-musky body can feel dense if you overspray. If you enjoy orris with a cosmetic edge rather …
Reviews →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, Old Money or Orris Root?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; Orris Root is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Orris Root for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Old Money or Orris Root?
They last about the same: Old Money 71/100, Orris Root 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Old Money or Orris Root?
Old Money projects furthest (Old Money 53/100, Orris Root 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Old Money and Orris Root smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Juniper Berries, Cedar and Vetiver.
Is Old Money or Orris Root better for summer or winter?
Old Money suits evening wear; Orris Root suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Old Money and Orris Root?
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. Orris Root has top notes of Clary Sage, Juniper Berries and Coriander, heart notes of Orris, a base of Powdery Notes, Musk, Vetiver and Cedar.
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