Fragrance comparison

Made to Measure vs Hepster

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,266 ratings analysed

Made to Measure

Gucci

3.501,127 votes

Rank #11,395 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Hepster

Annette Neuffer

3.93139 votes

Rank #2,571 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hepster takes 5 of 5 categories.

Made to Measure
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hepster
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Made to Measure0/5

Hepster5/5

Ratings & consensus: Hepster
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hepster
Sillage & projection: Hepster
Value for money: Hepster
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hepster

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Made to MeasureGucci

HepsterAnnette Neuffer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 1,127 votes

Have 55%Had 33%Want 13%

3.93/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 22%Had 10%Want 69%

Category winnerHepsterRating 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

41%Love

18%Like

18%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityHepster

SillageHepster

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value60

Category winnerHepsterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

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

LimeBitter OrangeBergamotJuniper BerriesNutmegRosemaryBlack Pepper

Heart

Silver FirLavenderGeraniumOrris RootTunisian Orange Blossom

Base

Mastic or LentisqueOakmossCedarHyraxVetiverSandalwoodLabdanumOlibanum

InformationalShared notesLavender, Calabrian bergamot, Tunisian Orange Blossom and Juniper Berries. 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

Summer20

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex15

Women1

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews193

Overall rank#2,571

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews69

Category winnerHepsterHigher 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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Hepster is a green, resinous chypre with a sharp citrus and juniper opening, a piney lavender heart, and a mossy, balsamic woods base. The strongest wearer feedback frames it as an original, well-built take on deep pine fragrances, with lavender pulling it toward fougere territory. It suits people who enjoy crisp herb…

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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, Made to Measure or Hepster?

Hepster takes 5 of 5 categories. Made to Measure is rated 3.50/5 from 1,127 votes; Hepster is rated 3.93/5 from 139 votes. Choose Made to Measure for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hepster for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Made to Measure or Hepster?

Hepster lasts longest (Hepster 84/100, Made to Measure 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Made to Measure or Hepster?

Hepster projects furthest (Hepster 73/100, Made to Measure 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Made to Measure and Hepster smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Calabrian bergamot, Tunisian Orange Blossom and Juniper Berries.

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

Made to Measure suits daytime wear; Hepster suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Made to Measure and Hepster?

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. Hepster has top notes of Lime, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Silver Fir, Lavender, Geranium and Orris Root, a base of Mastic or Lentisque, Oakmoss, Cedar and Hyrax.