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Made to Measure vs NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla

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

Updated 1,166 ratings analysed
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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Made to Measure

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Made to Measure1/7
NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla6/7
Ratings & consensus
NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
Community sentiment
NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
Longevity
NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
Sillage & projection
NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
Value for money
NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
Versatility
NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla
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
NO 4 Saffron, Oud, VanillaRosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.50/ 5 · 1,127 votes
Have 55%Had 33%Want 13%
3.74/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%
Category winnerNO 4 Saffron, Oud, VanillaRating 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

28%Love
33%Like
28%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNO 4 Saffron, Oud, VanillaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate62
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityNO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla

SillageNO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value49
¤ Price value50
Category winnerNO 4 Saffron, Oud, VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
lavender84%
fruity77%
citrus69%
sweet61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
Scent match16%Clearly different · both aromatic

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
Bitter Orange BlossomCalabrian bergamot
Heart
SaffronJasmineNutmegCinnamonIris
Base
VetiverAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodGuaiac WoodVanillaBenzoinTonka BeanPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Cinnamon, 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
Spring56
Summer44
Fall100
Winter100
Day69
Night100
Category winnerNO 4 Saffron, Oud, VanillaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men84
Unisex15
Women1
Men48
Unisex39
Women13
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews193

Overall rank#27,066

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Rosendo Mateu NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla opens with a sharp flash of bitter orange blossom and Calabrian bergamot before dropping straight into dense spices. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and bittersweet saffron coat the heart, giving the opening a fiery warmth. As it dries down, the scent shifts into dark agarwood, earthy patcho…

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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 NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla?

NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla takes 6 of 7 categories. Made to Measure is rated 3.50/5 from 1,127 votes; NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla is rated 3.74/5 from 39 votes. Choose Made to Measure for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Made to Measure or NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla?

NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla lasts longest (NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla 66/100, Made to Measure 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Made to Measure or NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla?

NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla projects furthest (NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla 60/100, Made to Measure 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Made to Measure and NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Patchouli.

Is Made to Measure or NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla better for summer or winter?

For summer, Made to Measure is the stronger pick. For winter, NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla is the stronger pick. Made to Measure suits daytime wear; NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Made to Measure and NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla?

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. NO 4 Saffron, Oud, Vanilla has top notes of Bitter Orange Blossom and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Saffron, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, a base of Vetiver, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.

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