Fragrance comparison

Made to Measure vs Niswah

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,142 ratings analysed

Made to Measure

Gucci

3.501,127 votes

Rank #11,395 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Niswah

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.0715 votes

Rank #23,934 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Made to Measure
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Niswah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Made to Measure2/5

Niswah2/5

Ratings & consensus: Made to Measure
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Niswah
Value for money: Niswah
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

NiswahAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 1,127 votes

Have 55%Had 33%Want 13%

3.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

Category winnerMade to MeasureRating 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

47%Love

0%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

40%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNiswah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNiswahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

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

RaspberryPeonyApplePearBlack CurrantSaffronRed BerriesPink Pepper

Heart

CinnamonFrangipaniCoconutRoseFireGardeniaJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmbroxanTobaccoVanillaOudWhite MuskPatchouliCashmeranBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Nutmeg 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

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex15

Women1

Men55

Unisex9

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews193

Overall rank#23,934

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Niswah opens with a bright rush of pear, berries and saffron, then settles into a floral oud wrapped in caramel, vanilla and amber woods. It reads rich, sweet and intentionally dramatic. This is the kind of scent that may suit shoppers who enjoy bold Middle Eastern gourmands with a fruity top and a smoky, woody base. …

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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 Niswah?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Made to Measure is rated 3.50/5 from 1,127 votes; Niswah is rated 3.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Made to Measure for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Niswah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Made to Measure or Niswah?

They last about the same: Made to Measure 52/100, Niswah 52/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Made to Measure or Niswah?

Niswah projects furthest (Niswah 53/100, Made to Measure 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Made to Measure and Niswah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Patchouli.

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

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

What are the notes in Made to Measure and Niswah?

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. Niswah has top notes of Raspberry, Peony, Apple and Pear, heart notes of Cinnamon, Frangipani, Coconut and Rose, a base of Ambroxan, Tobacco, Vanilla and Oud.