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Paris – Édimbourg vs Old Money

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

Updated 1,314 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Old Money takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Paris – Édimbourg

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Old Money

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Paris – Édimbourg1/5
Old Money4/5
Ratings & consensus
Paris – Édimbourg
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Old Money
Sillage & projection
Old Money
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
Paris – ÉdimbourgChanel
Old MoneyNaughton & Wilson
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.29/ 5 · 1,290 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.08/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
Category winnerParis – ÉdimbourgRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
34%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate

1,290 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
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityOld Money

SillageOld Money

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value43
¤ Price value57
Category winnerOld MoneyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
lavender48%
powdery30%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
musky69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
CypressJuniper Berries
Heart2-4 hrs
CedarLavenderVetiver
Base5-7 hrs
MuskVanilla
Top
Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress
Heart
Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits
Base
SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesCypress, Juniper Berries, Cedar and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Paris – Édimbourg, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer97
Fall0
Winter34
Day100
Night29
Spring92
Summer33
Fall92
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men46
Unisex48
Women6
Men87
Unisex7
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,894

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,612

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerOld MoneyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The opening is bracing. Chanel Paris - Edimbourg kicks off with a sharp blast of cold juniper berries and fresh green cypress that feels like stepping into a northern pine grove at sunrise. After ten minutes, the piercing freshness softens into aromatic lavender, earthy vetiver, and dry pencil-shaving cedar. A delica…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Paris – Édimbourg or Old Money?

Old Money takes 4 of 5 categories. Paris – Édimbourg is rated 4.29/5 from 1,290 votes; Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Paris – Édimbourg for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris – Édimbourg or Old Money?

Old Money lasts longest (Old Money 71/100, Paris – Édimbourg 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris – Édimbourg or Old Money?

Old Money projects furthest (Old Money 53/100, Paris – Édimbourg 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris – Édimbourg and Old Money smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Juniper Berries, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Paris – Édimbourg or Old Money better for summer or winter?

Paris – Édimbourg suits daytime wear; Old Money suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris – Édimbourg and Old Money?

Paris – Édimbourg has top notes of Cypress and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Cedar, Lavender and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Vanilla. 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.

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