Fragrance comparison

Old Money vs Paris – Édimbourg

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,314 ratings analysed

4 wins

Old Money

Naughton & Wilson

4.0824 votes

Rank #19,612 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Paris – Édimbourg

Chanel

4.291,290 votes

Rank #27,894 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Old Money takes 4 of 5 categories.

Old Money
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Paris – Édimbourg
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Old Money4/5

Paris – Édimbourg1/5

Ratings & consensus: Paris – Édimbourg
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Old Money
Sillage & projection: Old Money
Value for money: Old Money
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 & Wilson

Paris – ÉdimbourgChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

4.29/ 5 · 1,290 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerParis – ÉdimbourgRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

16%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

50%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

1,290 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityOld Money

SillageOld Money

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value43

Category winnerOld MoneyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

lavender48%

powdery30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress

Heart

Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits

Base

SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss

Top20-30 mins

CypressJuniper Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarLavenderVetiver

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Cypress, Cedar and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Paris – Édimbourg, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex7

Women7

Men46

Unisex48

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,612

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#27,894

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOld MoneyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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The opening is bracing. Chanel Paris - Edimbourg kicks off with a sharp blast of cold juniper berries and fresh green cypress that feels like stepping into a northern pine grove at sunrise. After ten minutes, the piercing freshness softens into aromatic lavender, earthy vetiver, and dry pencil-shaving cedar. A delica…

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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, Old Money or Paris – Édimbourg?

Old Money takes 4 of 5 categories. Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; Paris – Édimbourg is rated 4.29/5 from 1,290 votes. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Paris – Édimbourg for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Old Money or Paris – Édimbourg?

Old Money lasts longest (Old Money 71/100, Paris – Édimbourg 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Old Money or Paris – Édimbourg?

Old Money projects furthest (Old Money 53/100, Paris – Édimbourg 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Old Money and Paris – Édimbourg smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Cypress, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Old Money or Paris – Édimbourg better for summer or winter?

Old Money suits evening wear; Paris – Édimbourg suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Old Money and Paris – Édimbourg?

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. Paris – Édimbourg has top notes of Cypress and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Cedar, Lavender and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Vanilla.