Fragrance comparison

Old Money vs Spirit Of The Brave

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 404 ratings analysed

4 wins

Old Money

Naughton & Wilson

4.0824 votes

Rank #20,372 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Spirit Of The Brave

Diesel

3.51380 votes

Rank #41,923 AromaticWoody

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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Spirit Of The Brave
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Old Money4/5

Spirit Of The Brave1/5

Ratings & consensus: Old Money
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Old Money
Sillage & projection: Old Money
Value for money: Spirit Of The Brave
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

Spirit Of The BraveDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

3.51/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 61%Had 23%Want 16%

Category winnerOld MoneyRating 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

14%Love

47%Like

18%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

380 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityOld Money

SillageOld Money

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSpirit Of The BraveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match47%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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotGalbanum

Heart2 to 3 hours

CypressFir

Base2 to 3 hours

Tonka BeanLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cypress and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Spirit Of The Brave, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Spring100

Summer77

Fall93

Winter54

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex7

Women7

Men95

Unisex2

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,372

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#41,923

PerfumerNot listed

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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Spirit Of The Brave by Diesel brings together sharp green aromatics and a warm, sweet woody dry-down. The opening pairs crisp, tart bergamot with bitter, grassy galbanum for an energetic burst of freshness. As that initial citrus zing softens, the heart turns towards the outdoors with aromatic cypress needles and bals…

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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, Old Money or Spirit Of The Brave?

Old Money takes 4 of 5 categories. Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; Spirit Of The Brave is rated 3.51/5 from 380 votes. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Spirit Of The Brave for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Old Money or Spirit Of The Brave?

Old Money lasts longest (Old Money 71/100, Spirit Of The Brave 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Old Money or Spirit Of The Brave?

Projection is very close: Old Money 53/100, Spirit Of The Brave 51/100 for sillage.

Do Old Money and Spirit Of The Brave smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cypress and Tonka Bean.

Is Old Money or Spirit Of The Brave better for summer or winter?

Old Money suits evening wear; Spirit Of The Brave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Old Money and Spirit Of The Brave?

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. Spirit Of The Brave has top notes of Bergamot and Galbanum, heart notes of Cypress and Fir, a base of Tonka Bean and Labdanum.