Old Money vs Shadow
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shadow takes 4 of 5 categories.
Old MoneyChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
ShadowChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Old Money1/5
Shadow4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Shadow
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shadow
- Sillage & projection
- Shadow
- Value for money
- Shadow
- 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 & WilsonShadowAngelineWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
4.17/ 5 · 309 votes
Have 60%Had 24%Want 16%
Category winnerShadowRating 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
61%Love
15%Like
9%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
309 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShadow
SillageShadow
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShadowBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
musky69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
fresh spicy86%
aromatic72%
citrus58%
powdery44%
amber30%
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 = sharedTop
Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress
Heart
Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits
Base
SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss
Top
CypressMandarin
Heart
PepperIris
Base
CedarAmber
InformationalShared notesCypress, Iris, Cedar and Amber. 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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter82
Day–
Night–
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#26,111
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Angeline Shadow brings together bright mandarin zest and sharp green cypress upfront before shifting into a dry woody profile. Powdery iris and black pepper quiet the citrus, creating a calm skin scent anchored by cedarwood and amber. It feels subtle and clean, ideal for quiet mornings and casual office wear.
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 Shadow?
Shadow takes 4 of 5 categories. Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; Shadow is rated 4.17/5 from 309 votes. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Shadow for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Old Money or Shadow?
Shadow lasts longest (Shadow 75/100, Old Money 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Old Money or Shadow?
Shadow projects furthest (Shadow 75/100, Old Money 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Old Money and Shadow smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Iris, Cedar and Amber.
Is Old Money or Shadow better for summer or winter?
Old Money suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Old Money and Shadow?
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. Shadow has top notes of Cypress and Mandarin, heart notes of Pepper and Iris, a base of Cedar and Amber.
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