Fragrance comparison

The Cut vs Le Monde Sur Mesure

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 448 ratings analysed

5 wins

The Cut

Penhaligon's

3.96414 votes

Rank #3,076 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Le Monde Sur Mesure

Morreale Paris

2.0934 votes

Rank #21,960 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Cut takes 5 of 7 categories.

The Cut
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Le Monde Sur Mesure
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

The Cut5/7

Le Monde Sur Mesure2/7

Ratings & consensus: The Cut
Community sentiment: The Cut
Longevity: The Cut
Sillage & projection: The Cut
Value for money: Le Monde Sur Mesure
Versatility: Le Monde Sur Mesure
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Cut

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The CutPenhaligon's

Le Monde Sur MesureMorreale Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 414 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

2.09/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 14%Had 2%Want 84%

Category winnerThe CutRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

258 votes

18%Love

6%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

65%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerThe CutMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate27

Category winners

LongevityThe Cut

SillageThe Cut

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value60

Category winnerLe Monde Sur MesureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

lavender58%

soft spicy44%

green30%

fresh spicy100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

warm spicy65%

citrus53%

green42%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Clary SageCypressLavenderCedarwoodBasilMintFir

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

LavenderNeroliBasilMintRosemaryBergamotGrapefruitLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Black PepperMadagascar ClovesFirIndonesian NutmegCardamomCinnamonJasmineJuniper

Base6-8+ hrs

GingerCypressPine TreePatchouliVanillaCedarAustralian SandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesCypress, Lavender, Basil and Mint. Durations are only published for Le Monde Sur Mesure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter43

Day–

Night–

Spring94

Summer100

Fall94

Winter94

Day100

Night85

Category winnerLe Monde Sur MesureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex37

Women1

Men27

Unisex58

Women15

Work 33%Casual 31%Date 25%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#21,960

PerfumerJean-Pierre Morreale

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerThe CutHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Cut opens with mint, basil and clary sage, giving it a crisp green fougere feel that reads polished rather than old-fashioned. Lavender and woods keep it smooth, clean and easy to wear. Most feedback points to a versatile, office-friendly scent with moderate projection. The main hesitation is value, because some w…

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Le Monde Sur Mesure by Morreale Paris unfolds as a crisp, invigorating aromatic blend centered on traditional French cologne craftsmanship. The initial spray delivers an energetic splash of sweet peppermint, tart bergamot, and herbal lavender that immediately wakes up the senses. As the vibrant citrus burst settles on…

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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, The Cut or Le Monde Sur Mesure?

The Cut takes 5 of 7 categories. The Cut is rated 3.96/5 from 414 votes; Le Monde Sur Mesure is rated 2.09/5 from 34 votes. Choose The Cut for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Le Monde Sur Mesure for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Cut or Le Monde Sur Mesure?

The Cut lasts longest (The Cut 71/100, Le Monde Sur Mesure 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Cut or Le Monde Sur Mesure?

The Cut projects furthest (The Cut 59/100, Le Monde Sur Mesure 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Cut and Le Monde Sur Mesure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Lavender, Basil and Mint.

Is The Cut or Le Monde Sur Mesure better for summer or winter?

For summer, Le Monde Sur Mesure is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Monde Sur Mesure is the stronger pick. Le Monde Sur Mesure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Cut and Le Monde Sur Mesure?

The Cut features Clary Sage, Cypress, Lavender, Cedarwood and Basil. Le Monde Sur Mesure has top notes of Lavender, Neroli, Basil and Mint, heart notes of Black Pepper, Madagascar Cloves, Fir and Indonesian Nutmeg, a base of Ginger, Cypress, Pine Tree and Patchouli.