Fragrance comparison

Old Money vs Splendor Solis

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

Old Money

Naughton & Wilson

4.0824 votes

Rank #21,062 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Splendor Solis

Lydeen

4.2919 votes

Rank #32,846 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Old Money
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Splendor Solis
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Old Money2/5

Splendor Solis2/5

Ratings & consensus: Splendor Solis
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Splendor Solis
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

Splendor SolisLydeen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

4.29/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 29%Had 13%Want 58%

Category winnerSplendor SolisRating 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

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSplendor Solis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value46

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%

amber90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match55%Closely related · 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

Top

MandarinRed WineMint

Heart

FrankincenseCypressBlack PepperCedarJuniper Berries

Base

OakmossSmokeLabdanumPatchouliAmberAmbergrisVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Juniper Berries, Cypress and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex7

Women7

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,062

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#32,846

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Splendor Solis by Lydeen opens with a sharp burst of mandarin and red wine that quickly yields to a structured heart of cypress and frankincense. This woody aromatic composition settles into a smoky, resinous base that feels grounded yet bright. It suits those who appreciate complex, outdoorsy scents for crisp autumn …

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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 Splendor Solis?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; Splendor Solis is rated 4.29/5 from 19 votes. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Splendor Solis for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Old Money or Splendor Solis?

They last about the same: Old Money 71/100, Splendor Solis 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Old Money or Splendor Solis?

Projection is very close: Splendor Solis 54/100, Old Money 53/100 for sillage.

Do Old Money and Splendor Solis smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Juniper Berries, Cypress and Cedar.

Is Old Money or Splendor Solis better for summer or winter?

Old Money suits evening wear; Splendor Solis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Old Money and Splendor Solis?

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. Splendor Solis has top notes of Mandarin, Red Wine and Mint, heart notes of Frankincense, Cypress, Black Pepper and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Smoke, Labdanum and Patchouli.