Fragrance comparison

John Varvatos Oud vs Made to Measure

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,696 ratings analysed

7 wins

John Varvatos Oud

John Varvatos

4.16569 votes

Rank #2,103 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%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?

John Varvatos Oud takes 7 of 8 categories.

John Varvatos Oud
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Made to Measure
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

John Varvatos Oud7/8

Made to Measure1/8

Ratings & consensus: John Varvatos Oud
Community sentiment: John Varvatos Oud
Longevity: John Varvatos Oud
Sillage & projection: John Varvatos Oud
Value for money: John Varvatos Oud
Versatility: Made to Measure
Note pyramid (duration): John Varvatos Oud
Fragranxe ranking: John Varvatos Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

John Varvatos OudJohn Varvatos

Made to MeasureGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 569 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 1,127 votes

Have 55%Had 33%Want 13%

Category winnerJohn Varvatos OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

569 votes

21%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

32%Dislike

1%Hate

1,127 votes

Category winnerJohn Varvatos OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityJohn Varvatos Oud

SillageJohn Varvatos Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value49

Category winnerJohn Varvatos OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TobaccoNutmegJuniper BerriesCypressSage

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonTurkish RosePepperCardamomClovesSaffronEgyptian JasmineOsmanthus

Base5-7 hrs

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)MyrhhLeatherOpoponaxLabdanumCedarAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderCalabrian bergamotTunisian Orange BlossomAnise

Heart1 to 2 hours

PlumJuniper BerriesCinnamonNutmegWater Lily

Base2 to 4 hours

LeatherAmberPatchouliLabdanum

Category winnerJohn Varvatos OudLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring100

Summer72

Fall84

Winter35

Day100

Night70

Category winnerMade to MeasureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex12

Women1

Men84

Unisex15

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,103

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews111

Overall rank#11,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews193

Category winnerJohn Varvatos OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

John Varvatos Oud takes a notoriously heavy scent profile and dials it back into something smooth, warm, and exceptionally wearable. Instead of a funky barnyard oud, you get a rush of dry tobacco leaves, cracked nutmeg, and brisk cypress needle right off the nozzle. Within twenty minutes, sweet cinnamon and clove heat…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, John Varvatos Oud or Made to Measure?

John Varvatos Oud takes 7 of 8 categories. John Varvatos Oud is rated 4.16/5 from 569 votes; Made to Measure is rated 3.50/5 from 1,127 votes. Choose John Varvatos Oud for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Made to Measure for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, John Varvatos Oud or Made to Measure?

John Varvatos Oud lasts longest (John Varvatos Oud 61/100, Made to Measure 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, John Varvatos Oud or Made to Measure?

John Varvatos Oud projects furthest (John Varvatos Oud 54/100, Made to Measure 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do John Varvatos Oud and Made to Measure smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Juniper Berries, Cinnamon and Leather.

Is John Varvatos Oud or Made to Measure better for summer or winter?

For summer, Made to Measure is the stronger pick. For winter, John Varvatos Oud is the stronger pick. John Varvatos Oud suits evening wear; Made to Measure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in John Varvatos Oud and Made to Measure?

John Varvatos Oud has top notes of Tobacco, Nutmeg, Juniper Berries and Cypress, heart notes of Cinnamon, Turkish Rose, Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Myrhh and Leather. 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.