Question 1

What's the difference between Old Money and Mixed Emotions?

Accepted Answer

Old Money is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Teresa Helbig (2017) dominated by Fruity accords. Mixed Emotions is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Byredo (2021) leaning on Woody accords. They share 3 accords: Fruity, Woody, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Old Money or Mixed Emotions?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Old Money scores 3.70/5 vs Mixed Emotions at 3.77/5. Mixed Emotions's standout strength: Complex fruity, tea, and smoky notes that evolve beautifully. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Old Money and Mixed Emotions smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Mixed Emotions: Mixed Emotions receives appreciation from the community for its sophisticated fruit, tea, and smoke combination, though opinions vary significantly on which notes dominate.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Old Money or Mixed Emotions?

Accepted Answer

Mixed Emotions: Highly subjective performance creates diverse personal experiences Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Old Money vs Mixed Emotions?

Accepted Answer

Old Money scores highest for fall wear; Mixed Emotions scores highest for fall wear. Old Money leans daytime, Mixed Emotions leans daytime.

Old Money vs Mixed Emotions

Comparison Summary

Unique to Old Money (9)

Unique to Mixed Emotions (6)

Shared Accords (3)

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Mixed Emotions

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Attribute	Old Money	Mixed Emotions
Brand	Teresa Helbig	Byredo
Year	2017	2021
Rating	3.70	3.77
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	6