Fragrance comparison

A Day at the Barbers vs Made to Measure

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,143 ratings analysed

3 wins

A Day at the Barbers

Aromas de Salazar

3.1216 votes

Rank #65,586 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Made to Measure

Gucci

3.501,127 votes

Rank #11,395 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Day at the Barbers takes 3 of 5 categories.

A Day at the Barbers
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Made to Measure
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A Day at the Barbers3/5

Made to Measure2/5

Ratings & consensus: Made to Measure
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A Day at the Barbers
Sillage & projection: A Day at the Barbers
Value for money: A Day at the Barbers
Versatility: Not scored
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

A Day at the BarbersAromas de Salazar

Made to MeasureGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.12/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 25%Had 3%Want 72%

3.50/ 5 · 1,127 votes

Have 55%Had 33%Want 13%

Category winnerMade to MeasureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

31%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

21%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

32%Dislike

1%Hate

1,127 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate53

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityA Day at the Barbers

SillageA Day at the Barbers

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value49

Category winnerA Day at the BarbersBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafCalabrian bergamotBlood OrangeNutmeg

Heart

VioletLavenderBay LeafCinnamonHeliotropeCardamom

Base

OakmossSesameHyraxBlack SpruceTobaccoMyrrhTonka BeanIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderCalabrian bergamotTunisian Orange BlossomAnise

Heart1 to 2 hours

PlumJuniper BerriesCinnamonNutmegWater Lily

Base2 to 4 hours

LeatherAmberPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Nutmeg, Lavender and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Made to Measure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer38

Fall88

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer72

Fall84

Winter35

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex14

Women7

Men84

Unisex15

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,586

PerfumerMichael Salazar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews193

Category winnerMade to MeasureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Day at the Barbers pairs bright Calabrian bergamot and blood orange with earthy bay leaf, French lavender, and smoky tobacco. Michael Salazar overlays traditional barbershop aromatics with raw hyrax and dark oakmoss. The result smells like a retro shave parlor filled with warm pipe smoke, spicy cardamom, and rich la…

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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, A Day at the Barbers or Made to Measure?

A Day at the Barbers takes 3 of 5 categories. A Day at the Barbers is rated 3.12/5 from 16 votes; Made to Measure is rated 3.50/5 from 1,127 votes. Choose A Day at the Barbers for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Made to Measure for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A Day at the Barbers or Made to Measure?

A Day at the Barbers lasts longest (A Day at the Barbers 71/100, Made to Measure 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Day at the Barbers or Made to Measure?

A Day at the Barbers projects furthest (A Day at the Barbers 63/100, Made to Measure 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Day at the Barbers and Made to Measure smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Nutmeg, Lavender and Cinnamon.

Is A Day at the Barbers or Made to Measure better for summer or winter?

A Day at the Barbers suits evening wear; Made to Measure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Day at the Barbers and Made to Measure?

A Day at the Barbers has top notes of Violet Leaf, Calabrian bergamot, Blood Orange and Nutmeg, heart notes of Violet, Lavender, Bay Leaf and Cinnamon, a base of Oakmoss, Sesame, Hyrax and Black Spruce. 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.