Fragrance comparison

Tero vs Old Money

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,419 ratings analysed

4 wins

Tero

Nishane

4.031,395 votes

Rank #474 Fresh SpicyCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Old Money

Naughton & Wilson

4.0824 votes

Rank #21,062 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tero takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Tero4/5

Old Money1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TeroNishane

Old MoneyNaughton & Wilson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 1,395 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

Category winnerTeroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

25%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

976 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

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTero

SillageTero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value57

Category winnerOld MoneyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

caramel92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

salty61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CaramelSichuan PepperBlack PepperSalt

Heart

PatchouliCinnamon

Base

AmberOakVetiver

Top

Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress

Heart

Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits

Base

SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Patchouli, Amber and Oak. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer23

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer33

Fall92

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex55

Women11

Men87

Unisex7

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#474

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews231

Overall rank#21,062

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerTeroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nishane Tero combines thick caramel with sharp black pepper and a noticeable punch of table salt. Patchouli and cinnamon warm the heart, while oak and vetiver ground the dry-down. It suits cool autumn nights and winter gatherings when you want a rich, spicy gourmand that projects clearly across a chilly room.

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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, Tero or Old Money?

Tero takes 4 of 5 categories. Tero is rated 4.03/5 from 1,395 votes; Old Money is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Tero for a fresh spicy and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Old Money for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tero or Old Money?

Tero lasts longest (Tero 84/100, Old Money 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tero or Old Money?

Tero projects furthest (Tero 74/100, Old Money 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tero and Old Money smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Patchouli, Amber and Oak.

Is Tero or Old Money better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Tero and Old Money?

Tero has top notes of Caramel, Sichuan Pepper, Black Pepper and Salt, heart notes of Patchouli and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Oak and Vetiver. 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.