Fragrance comparison

Old Money vs Taerre

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Old Money

Naughton & Wilson

4.0824 votes

Rank #19,118 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Taerre

Amuà

3.002 votes

Rank #64,903 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Old Money
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Taerre
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Old Money2/4

Taerre2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Old Money
Sillage & projection: Taerre
Value for money: Taerre
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

TaerreAmuà

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityOld Money

SillageTaerre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTaerreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

floral100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

soft spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody 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

Top

Almond BlossomCalabrian bergamotBitter Orange

Heart

WallflowerFigLicoriceFennelJuniper Berries

Base

LabdanumOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Bergamot and Juniper Berries. 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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex7

Women7

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,118

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#64,903

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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Taerre by Amuà opens with a zesty blast of Calabrian bergamot and bitter orange, softened by the delicate presence of almond blossom. As it rests on the skin, a complex heart of wild fig and licorice emerges, bringing a distinct, slightly earthy sweetness. It is a versatile choice for those who enjoy aromatic, nature-…

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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 Taerre?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes; Taerre is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Taerre for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Old Money or Taerre?

Old Money lasts longest (Old Money 71/100, Taerre 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Old Money or Taerre?

Taerre projects furthest (Taerre 69/100, Old Money 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Old Money and Taerre smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Juniper Berries.

Is Old Money or Taerre better for summer or winter?

Old Money suits evening wear; Taerre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Old Money and Taerre?

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. Taerre has top notes of Almond Blossom, Calabrian bergamot and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Wallflower, Fig, Licorice and Fennel, a base of Labdanum and Oakmoss.