Fragrance comparison

Opal vs Old Money

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 122 ratings analysed

Opal

Boadicea the Victorious

3.3298 votes

Rank #20,425 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Old Money

Naughton & Wilson

4.0824 votes

Rank #21,062 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Old Money takes 3 of 5 categories.

Opal
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Old Money
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Opal2/5

Old Money3/5

Ratings & consensus: Old Money
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Old Money
Sillage & projection: Opal
Value for money: Old Money
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Opal

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

OpalBoadicea the Victorious

Old MoneyNaughton & Wilson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.32/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

Category winnerOld MoneyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

18%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

29%Hate

98 votes

63%Love

16%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityOld Money

SillageOpal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value57

Category winnerOld MoneyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

coffee69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon

Heart

SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran

Top

Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress

Heart

Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits

Base

SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot, Suede and Clary Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer43

Fall95

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Spring92

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex33

Women35

Men87

Unisex7

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,425

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#21,062

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerOpalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Opal by Boadicea the Victorious is a dark unisex fragrance built around contrasting cold and warm elements. The scent opens with sharp black pepper, dark roasted coffee, fresh bergamot, bay leaf, and a distinct metallic edge. As the initial sharpness fades, smooth suede, earthy orris root, cocoa, and clary sage bring …

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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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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, Opal or Old Money?

Old Money takes 3 of 5 categories. Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes; Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Opal or Old Money?

Old Money lasts longest (Old Money 71/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Opal or Old Money?

Projection is very close: Opal 55/100, Old Money 53/100 for sillage.

Do Opal and Old Money smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot, Suede and Clary Sage.

Is Opal or Old Money better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Opal and Old Money?

Opal has top notes of Coffee, Black Pepper, Metallic notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Suede, Orris, Cocoa and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Moss. 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.