Fragrance comparison

5 The Guardian Master vs Made to Measure

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,172 ratings analysed

4 wins

5 The Guardian Master

Spiritum

3.9845 votes

Rank #17,793 Warm SpicyAmber

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Made to Measure

Gucci

3.501,127 votes

Rank #11,395 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

5 The Guardian Master takes 4 of 7 categories.

5 The Guardian Master
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Made to Measure
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

5 The Guardian Master4/7

Made to Measure3/7

Ratings & consensus: 5 The Guardian Master
Community sentiment: 5 The Guardian Master
Longevity: 5 The Guardian Master
Sillage & projection: 5 The Guardian Master
Value for money: Made to Measure
Versatility: Made to Measure
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Made to Measure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

5 The Guardian MasterSpiritum

Made to MeasureGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%

3.50/ 5 · 1,127 votes

Have 55%Had 33%Want 13%

Category winner5 The Guardian MasterRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

36%Like

18%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

45 votes

21%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

32%Dislike

1%Hate

1,127 votes

Category winner5 The Guardian MasterMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

Longevity5 The Guardian Master

Sillage5 The Guardian Master

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value49

Category winnerMade to MeasureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

sweet84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

cinnamon61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperCardamomNutmegOlibanumPepper OilRed Chilli PepperTurmeric

Heart

CinnamonTobaccoIrisCedarJasmineClary Sage

Base

Tonka BeanPlumBourbon VanillaLabdanumLeatherSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderCalabrian bergamotTunisian Orange BlossomAnise

Heart1 to 2 hours

PlumJuniper BerriesCinnamonNutmegWater Lily

Base2 to 4 hours

LeatherAmberPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cinnamon, Plum and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Made to Measure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer24

Fall100

Winter94

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer72

Fall84

Winter35

Day100

Night70

Category winnerMade to MeasureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex60

Women8

Men84

Unisex15

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,793

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#11,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews193

Category winnerMade to MeasureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spiritum 5 The Guardian Master is a deep, warming fragrance centered on fiery spices, dry tobacco, and golden resins. It starts with a lively burst of pink pepper, red chilli, cardamom, and frankincense, smelling like a crackling kitchen spice rack before settling into smooth cedar, rich pipe tobacco, and warm cinnamo…

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Made to Measure by Gucci is an oriental spicy eau de toilette built around smooth aromatics, bright fruit, and soft base notes. The fragrance opens with clean French lavender, zesty Calabrian bergamot, Tunisian orange blossom, and a distinct touch of anise. As the initial freshness settles, a sweet and watery heart ta…

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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, 5 The Guardian Master or Made to Measure?

5 The Guardian Master takes 4 of 7 categories. 5 The Guardian Master is rated 3.98/5 from 45 votes; Made to Measure is rated 3.50/5 from 1,127 votes. Choose 5 The Guardian Master for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Made to Measure for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 5 The Guardian Master or Made to Measure?

5 The Guardian Master lasts longest (5 The Guardian Master 75/100, Made to Measure 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 5 The Guardian Master or Made to Measure?

5 The Guardian Master projects furthest (5 The Guardian Master 55/100, Made to Measure 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 5 The Guardian Master and Made to Measure smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Plum and Labdanum.

Is 5 The Guardian Master or Made to Measure better for summer or winter?

For summer, Made to Measure is the stronger pick. For winter, 5 The Guardian Master is the stronger pick. 5 The Guardian Master suits evening wear; Made to Measure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 5 The Guardian Master and Made to Measure?

5 The Guardian Master has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Olibanum, heart notes of Cinnamon, Tobacco, Iris and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Plum, Bourbon Vanilla and Labdanum. Made to Measure has top notes of Lavender, Calabrian bergamot, Tunisian Orange Blossom and Anise, heart notes of Plum, Juniper Berries, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Leather, Amber, Patchouli and Labdanum.