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Old Money vs Patchouli Sauvage

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

Updated 149 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Sauvage takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Old Money

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Patchouli Sauvage

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

Old Money2/5
Patchouli Sauvage3/5
Ratings & consensus
Patchouli Sauvage
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Patchouli Sauvage
Sillage & projection
Patchouli Sauvage
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
Patchouli SauvageHoubigant
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.08/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
4.16/ 5 · 125 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerPatchouli SauvageRating 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

42%Love
37%Like
15%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

125 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Sauvage

SillagePatchouli Sauvage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value48
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%
amber91%
patchouli83%
aromatic74%
earthy65%
citrus56%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

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
Top15-30 mins
BergamotWhite Grapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
PatchouliLabdanumDried Fruits
Base6-10 hrs
Java vetiver oilCedarSandalAmberTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cedar, Dried Fruits and Amber. Durations are only published for Patchouli Sauvage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring92
Summer33
Fall92
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Spring72
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men87
Unisex7
Women7
Men64
Unisex32
Women3
Date 32%Work 27%Casual 25%Party 16%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,501

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#24,921

PerfumerAntoine Lie, Luca Maffei

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…

Reviews →

Patchouli Sauvage by Houbigant brings an earthy, modern twist to classic wood fragrances. The scent starts with a bright splash of white grapefruit and crisp bergamot. That initial tart bite cuts right through the opening alcohol lift. Within ten minutes, rich green patchouli emerges alongside warm labdanum resin and …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Old Money or Patchouli Sauvage?

Patchouli Sauvage takes 3 of 5 categories. Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; Patchouli Sauvage is rated 4.16/5 from 125 votes. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Patchouli Sauvage for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Old Money or Patchouli Sauvage?

They last about the same: Patchouli Sauvage 72/100, Old Money 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Old Money or Patchouli Sauvage?

Patchouli Sauvage projects furthest (Patchouli Sauvage 59/100, Old Money 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Old Money and Patchouli Sauvage smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cedar, Dried Fruits and Amber.

Is Old Money or Patchouli Sauvage better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Old Money and Patchouli Sauvage?

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. Patchouli Sauvage has top notes of Bergamot and White Grapefruit, heart notes of Patchouli, Labdanum and Dried Fruits, a base of Java vetiver oil, Cedar, Sandal and Amber.

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