Fragrance comparison

Carrington vs Michael Sheer

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 167 ratings analysed

4 wins

Carrington

Charles of the Ritz

4.0522 votes

Rank #54,943 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Michael Sheer

Michael Kors

3.86145 votes

Rank #25,472 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carrington takes 4 of 5 categories.

Carrington
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Michael Sheer
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Carrington4/5

Michael Sheer1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarringtonCharles of the Ritz

Michael SheerMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 36%Had 27%Want 38%

3.86/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 46%Had 25%Want 29%

Category winnerCarringtonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

25%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

134 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCarrington

SillageCarrington

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value53

Category winnerCarringtonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

floral77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

white floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

tuberose69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderAniseBergamotAmalfi LemonBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineGeraniumVirginia CedarPatchouliFernVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

HeliotropeMuskAmberVanilleoak mossTonka Bean

Top

BergamotSea waterMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

TuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangHoneysuckleMarigoldRoseCassis

Base

AmberMuskHeliotropeVetiverSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Carrington, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer33

Fall83

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter25

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 35%Work 28%Casual 22%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,943

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,472

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMichael SheerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carrington by Charles of the Ritz smells like old-school boardroom authority wrapped in velvet. The cologne opens with a crisp flash of tart Amalfi lemon, sharp French lavender, and herbal basil that bites clean for ten minutes. Then the warmth creeps in. Spicy carnation, dark patchouli, and earthy forest fern fill th…

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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, Carrington or Michael Sheer?

Carrington takes 4 of 5 categories. Carrington is rated 4.05/5 from 22 votes; Michael Sheer is rated 3.86/5 from 145 votes. Choose Carrington for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Michael Sheer for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carrington or Michael Sheer?

Carrington lasts longest (Carrington 80/100, Michael Sheer 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carrington or Michael Sheer?

Projection is very close: Carrington 64/100, Michael Sheer 63/100 for sillage.

Do Carrington and Michael Sheer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Carrington or Michael Sheer better for summer or winter?

Carrington suits evening wear; Michael Sheer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carrington and Michael Sheer?

Carrington has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Heliotrope, Musk, Amber and Vanille. 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.