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You're The Reason vs Old Money

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

Updated 24 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Old Money takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • You're The Reason

    Choose it for a amber and iris character.

  • Old Money

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

You're The Reason0/1
Old Money1/1
Ratings & consensus
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Community sentiment
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Longevity
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Sillage & projection
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Value for money
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Versatility
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Note pyramid (duration)
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Fragranxe ranking
Old Money

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
You're The ReasonDilís Parfum
Old MoneyNaughton & Wilson
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
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

Not enough votes yet

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
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hateN/A
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value57
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
iris92%
aromatic84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
earthy61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
musky69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
PearJuniper BerriesSpicy NotesMandarin
Heart2 to 3 hours
IrisGeraniumGreen Notes
Base4 to 6 hours
Tonka BeanAmbergrisPatchouliCedar
Top
Maraschino CherryClary SageBitter OrangeAldehydesBlack PepperBergamotJuniper BerriesCypress
Heart
Cashmere WoodBourbon WhiskeyIrisCarnationCedarTobaccoCloveDried Fruits
Base
SuedeOakAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverMuskMoss
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Iris, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Durations are only published for You're The Reason, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring92
Summer33
Fall92
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men87
Unisex7
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,530

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,219

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerOld MoneyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

You're The Reason by Dilís Parfum is a woody composition for men that balances crisp fruit with powdery florals and warm woods. The opening pairs sweet pear and juicy mandarin with brisk juniper berries and subtle spicy notes. As the initial brightness settles, iris takes center stage alongside rosy geranium and fresh…

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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.

Do You're The Reason and Old Money smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Iris, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.

Is You're The Reason or Old Money better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in You're The Reason and Old Money?

You're The Reason has top notes of Pear, Juniper Berries, Spicy Notes and Mandarin, heart notes of Iris, Geranium and Green Notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Ambergris, Patchouli and Cedar. 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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