Fragrance comparison

Made to Measure vs 1925

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,130 ratings analysed

Made to Measure

Gucci

3.501,127 votes

Rank #11,395 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

1925

Aromas de Salazar

5.003 votes

Rank #41,800 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1925 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Made to Measure
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1925
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Made to Measure1/4

19253/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1925
Sillage & projection: 1925
Value for money: 1925
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

Made to MeasureGucci

1925Aromas de Salazar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 1,127 votes

Have 55%Had 33%Want 13%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

32%Dislike

1%Hate

1,127 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

Longevity1925

Sillage1925

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value75

Category winner1925Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

amber100%

balsamic92%

woody84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderCalabrian bergamotTunisian Orange BlossomAnise

Heart1 to 2 hours

PlumJuniper BerriesCinnamonNutmegWater Lily

Base2 to 4 hours

LeatherAmberPatchouliLabdanum

Top

CorianderCinnamonNeroliCalabrian bergamotSweet Orange

Heart

LeatherYlang-YlangJasmineNutmegOrris

Base

Vanilla AbsoluteLabdanumPeru BalsamIndian SandalwoodMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer72

Fall84

Winter35

Day100

Night70

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex15

Women1

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews193

Overall rank#41,800

PerfumerMichael Salazar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMade to MeasureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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1925 opens with bright Calabrian bergamot, sweet orange, and sharp cinnamon before sinking into heavy amber, raw leather, and resinous Peru balsam. Designed by Michael Salazar as an homage to classic 1920s oriental perfumery, this unisex composition thrives in cold evening air. The dry-down relies on Indian sandalwood…

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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, Made to Measure or 1925?

1925 takes 3 of 4 categories. Made to Measure is rated 3.50/5 from 1,127 votes; 1925 is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Made to Measure for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1925 for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Made to Measure or 1925?

1925 lasts longest (1925 100/100, Made to Measure 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Made to Measure or 1925?

1925 projects furthest (1925 75/100, Made to Measure 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Made to Measure and 1925 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Leather.

Is Made to Measure or 1925 better for summer or winter?

Made to Measure suits daytime wear; 1925 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Made to Measure and 1925?

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. 1925 has top notes of Coriander, Cinnamon, Neroli and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Leather, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Labdanum, Peru Balsam and Indian Sandalwood.