Fragrance comparison

Strong as Metal vs Old Money

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Strong as Metal

Dévier

5.001 votes

Rank #52,727 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Old Money

Naughton & Wilson

4.0824 votes

Rank #19,369 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Old Money takes 3 of 4 categories.

Strong as Metal
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Old Money
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Strong as Metal1/4

Old Money3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Strong as Metal
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

Strong as MetalDévier

Old MoneyNaughton & Wilson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityStrong as Metal

SillageOld Money

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value57

Category winnerOld MoneyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumBergamotBay Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressVetiverWhite Amber

Base6-8+ hrs

TobaccoMoss

Top

Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress

Heart

Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits

Base

SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cypress, Vetiver and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Strong as Metal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring92

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

Men87

Unisex7

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,369

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerOld MoneyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dévier Strong as Metal catches you off guard. The name suggests harsh industrial chrome, but the liquid inside tells a much richer story. It opens with tart bergamot and a distinctive burst of dark, ripe plum, cut cleanly by herbal bay leaf. Soon, woody cypress and smoky vetiver pull the scent into a forest-green hear…

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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, Strong as Metal or Old Money?

Old Money takes 3 of 4 categories. Strong as Metal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Strong as Metal for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Strong as Metal or Old Money?

Strong as Metal lasts longest (Strong as Metal 80/100, Old Money 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Strong as Metal or Old Money?

Old Money projects furthest (Old Money 53/100, Strong as Metal 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Strong as Metal and Old Money smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cypress, Vetiver and Tobacco.

Is Strong as Metal or Old Money better for summer or winter?

Strong as Metal suits evening wear; Old Money suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Strong as Metal and Old Money?

Strong as Metal has top notes of Plum, Bergamot and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Cypress, Vetiver and White Amber, a base of Tobacco 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.