Fragrance comparison

Anse Turqouise vs Michael Sheer

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 177 ratings analysed

Anse Turqouise

Manuel Canovas

3.7232 votes

Rank #37,349 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Michael Sheer

Michael Kors

3.86145 votes

Rank #25,472 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Michael Sheer takes 6 of 6 categories.

Anse Turqouise
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Michael Sheer
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Anse Turqouise0/6

Michael Sheer6/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Anse TurqouiseManuel Canovas

Michael SheerMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%

3.86/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 46%Had 25%Want 29%

Category winnerMichael SheerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

59%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

25%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

134 votes

Category winnerMichael SheerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMichael Sheer

SillageMichael Sheer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value53

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

rose69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

tuberose69%

powdery61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Madagascar Ylang-YlangCalifornia OrangeCitronGeraniumCeylon CinnamonMandarin OrangeCloveBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Egyptian JasmineBulgarian RoseOrange BlossomIndonesian Patchouli LeafSandalwoodLily-of-the-ValleyHaitian Vetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSpanish LabdanumMadagascar VanillaWhite Musk

Top

BergamotSea waterMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

TuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangHoneysuckleMarigoldRoseCassis

Base

AmberMuskHeliotropeVetiverSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesMadagascar Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Egyptian Jasmine. Durations are only published for Anse Turqouise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter25

Day100

Night38

Category winnerMichael SheerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 31%Date 21%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,349

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#25,472

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMichael SheerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manuel Canovas Anse Turqouise surprises anyone expecting a breezy ocean aquatic. The turquoise bottle packaging hints at sea salt, yet the juice reveals a rich, sunlit garden brimming with ripe California orange, citron, and spicy clove. Madagascar ylang-ylang adds a sunny, buttery floral brightness right from the sta…

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Michael Sheer is a lighter, airier take on the original Michael style, built around citrus, sea air and a soft white-floral heart. It opens bright and breezy, then settles into tuberose, jasmine and powdery woods with a clean musky base. It suits spring and summer best, especially daytime wear. If you like floral perf…

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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, Anse Turqouise or Michael Sheer?

Michael Sheer takes 6 of 6 categories. Anse Turqouise is rated 3.72/5 from 32 votes; Michael Sheer is rated 3.86/5 from 145 votes. Choose Anse Turqouise for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Michael Sheer for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anse Turqouise or Michael Sheer?

Michael Sheer lasts longest (Michael Sheer 62/100, Anse Turqouise 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anse Turqouise or Michael Sheer?

Michael Sheer projects furthest (Michael Sheer 63/100, Anse Turqouise 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anse Turqouise and Michael Sheer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Madagascar Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Egyptian Jasmine.

Is Anse Turqouise or Michael Sheer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Anse Turqouise is the stronger pick. For winter, Michael Sheer is the stronger pick. Anse Turqouise suits daytime wear; Michael Sheer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anse Turqouise and Michael Sheer?

Anse Turqouise has top notes of Madagascar Ylang-Ylang, California Orange, Citron and Geranium, heart notes of Egyptian Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose, Orange Blossom and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Amber, Spanish Labdanum, Madagascar Vanilla and White Musk. Michael Sheer has top notes of Bergamot, Sea water, Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Musk, Heliotrope and Vetiver.