Fragrance comparison

Made to Measure vs Baz

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,255 ratings analysed

Made to Measure

Gucci

3.501,127 votes

Rank #11,395 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

4%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #25,735 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz takes 4 of 7 categories.

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.
Baz
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Made to Measure3/7

Baz4/7

Ratings & consensus: Baz
Community sentiment: Baz
Longevity: Baz
Sillage & projection: Baz
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

Made to MeasureGucci

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 1,127 votes

Have 55%Had 33%Want 13%

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerBazRating 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

67%Love

13%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerBazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value26

Category winnerMade to MeasureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

Scent match4%Clearly different

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

LeatherPlumCorianderBlack PepperCoffeeAldehydesCardamomPine

Heart

IncenseEarthy NotesBirch LeafResinMyrrhOlibanumGuaiac WoodCedar

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CivetCastoreumMuskTobaccoPeru BalsamGurjan balsamPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPlum, Leather and Patchouli. 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

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMade to MeasureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex15

Women1

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews193

Overall rank#25,735

PerfumerNot listed

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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Baz by The Spirit of Dubai hits skin with a massive blast of dark leather, cracked black pepper, and bitter coffee. It settles into a heavy resinous core dominated by smoky incense, myrrh, and sweet plum. As the hours pass, dense agarwood, civet, and raw castoreum emerge to create a dry, animalic base that stays notic…

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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 Baz?

Baz takes 4 of 7 categories. Made to Measure is rated 3.50/5 from 1,127 votes; Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes. 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. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Made to Measure or Baz?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Made to Measure 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Made to Measure or Baz?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Made to Measure 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Made to Measure and Baz smell similar?

Clearly different: a 4% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Plum, Leather and Patchouli.

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

For summer, Made to Measure is the stronger pick. For winter, Baz is the stronger pick. Made to Measure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Made to Measure and Baz?

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. Baz has top notes of Leather, Plum, Coriander and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Earthy Notes, Birch Leaf and Resin, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Civet, Castoreum and Musk.