Fragrance comparison

Shadow vs Old Money

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 333 ratings analysed

4 wins

Shadow

Angeline

4.17309 votes

Rank #26,111 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Old Money

Naughton & Wilson

4.0824 votes

Rank #20,915 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shadow takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Shadow4/5

Old Money1/5

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

ShadowAngeline

Old MoneyNaughton & Wilson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 60%Had 24%Want 16%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

Category winnerShadowRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

15%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

309 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityShadow

SillageShadow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value57

Category winnerShadowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

citrus58%

powdery44%

amber30%

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

Top

CypressMandarin

Heart

PepperIris

Base

CedarAmber

Top

Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress

Heart

Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits

Base

SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesCypress, Iris, Cedar and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter82

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex53

Women32

Men87

Unisex7

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,111

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,915

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerOld MoneyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angeline Shadow brings together bright mandarin zest and sharp green cypress upfront before shifting into a dry woody profile. Powdery iris and black pepper quiet the citrus, creating a calm skin scent anchored by cedarwood and amber. It feels subtle and clean, ideal for quiet mornings and casual office wear.

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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, Shadow or Old Money?

Shadow takes 4 of 5 categories. Shadow is rated 4.17/5 from 309 votes; Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Shadow for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shadow or Old Money?

Shadow lasts longest (Shadow 75/100, Old Money 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shadow or Old Money?

Shadow projects furthest (Shadow 75/100, Old Money 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shadow 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, Iris, Cedar and Amber.

Is Shadow or Old Money better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Shadow and Old Money?

Shadow has top notes of Cypress and Mandarin, heart notes of Pepper and Iris, a base of Cedar and Amber. 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.