Old Money

The opening maraschino cherry note is prominent and leans towards a gourmand, boozy profile. While some find it playful, it lacks the dark, resinous depth of traditional niche cherry scents. It settles quickly within five minutes, giving way to a more grounded cashmere wood and tobacco base that feels better suited for mature wearers in professional settings.

This woody aromatic fragrance excels in colder weather. The combination of bourbon whiskey, dried fruits, and heavy amber base notes projects best in autumn and winter temperatures. In the summer heat, the sweetness of the cherry and the density of the cashmere wood can feel overly cloying or stifling when worn outdoors during the day.

Most wearers report excellent longevity, consistently experiencing 8 to 10 hours of performance. The base notes, particularly the oak, musk, and moss, linger on clothing and skin throughout a full workday. If you apply it before a formal winter evening event, you can expect the scent to remain detectable until the early morning hours.

While it possesses a sophisticated, woody aromatic structure, the initial cherry sweetness makes it slightly bold for a conservative office environment. If you do wear it to work, stick to two sprays to keep the sillage intimate. It is better suited for evening social occasions or weekend events where a more assertive, confident scent profile is welcomed.

Out of the gate, Old Money offers strong projection that fills a small room. As it reaches the dry-down phase, usually after two hours, the sillage tightens to a more moderate, arm-length radius. This behavior makes it ideal for dinners or dates, where you want to be noticed without overwhelming the immediate space around you.

Many enthusiasts note a resemblance to L'Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme due to the shared sophisticated, woody structure. However, Old Money introduces a more contemporary cherry and dried fruit opening that gives it a darker, slightly fruitier character. If you enjoy the classic refinement of the Guerlain but want something modern and bolder, this is a logical next step.

Given the polarizing nature of the maraschino cherry opening, I suggest sampling this first. The scent shifts drastically after the initial blast, moving toward a dry, woody, and resinous base. If you prefer strictly classic aromatic scents without any gourmand or fruity facets, the opening might surprise or disappoint you before it settles into its true form.

Old Money is marketed as a masculine fragrance and leans heavily into traditional woody and aromatic structures like oak, cedar, and vetiver. While anyone can wear any fragrance, the interplay of bourbon whiskey and tobacco notes creates a profile that is distinctly classic and aligns with traditional expectations for men's perfumery in professional or formal settings.

The opening is loud, fruity, and dominated by maraschino cherry and aldehydes. After the first hour, it completely transforms into a dry, warm, and earthy base. The cashmere wood and suede notes become the primary players, losing the initial sweetness to reveal a sophisticated, woody aromatic skin scent that feels much more mature and restrained.

Considering the performance and the quality of the blend, most owners find it to be good value. The longevity is superior to many modern designer releases in the same category. If you appreciate the brand's commitment to classic tropes with a modern twist, the price is justified by the craft and the long-lasting, complex performance it provides.