Fragrance comparison

Old Money vs You're The Reason

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

1 wins

Old Money

Naughton & Wilson

4.0824 votes

Rank #20,219 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

You're The Reason

Dilís Parfum

—0 votes

Rank #70,530 AmberIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Old Money takes 1 of 1 categories.

Old Money
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
You're The Reason
Choose it for a amber and iris character.

Old Money1/1

You're The Reason0/1

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

You're The ReasonDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

—/ 5 · 0 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

iris92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

earthy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PearJuniper BerriesSpicy NotesMandarin

Heart2 to 3 hours

IrisGeraniumGreen Notes

Base4 to 6 hours

Tonka BeanAmbergrisPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Iris, Cedar and Patchouli. Durations are only published for You're The Reason, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day89

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex7

Women7

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,219

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#70,530

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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You're The Reason by Dilís Parfum is a woody composition for men that balances crisp fruit with powdery florals and warm woods. The opening pairs sweet pear and juicy mandarin with brisk juniper berries and subtle spicy notes. As the initial brightness settles, iris takes center stage alongside rosy geranium and fresh…

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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.

Do Old Money and You're The Reason smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Iris, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Old Money or You're The Reason better for summer or winter?

Old Money suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Old Money and You're The Reason?

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. You're The Reason has top notes of Pear, Juniper Berries, Spicy Notes and Mandarin, heart notes of Iris, Geranium and Green Notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Ambergris, Patchouli and Cedar.