Fragrance comparison

Creation N° 13 vs Michael Sheer

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 148 ratings analysed

Creation N° 13

Ulric de Varens · 2009

4.003 votes

Rank #61,043 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Michael Sheer

Michael Kors

3.86145 votes

Rank #24,757 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Michael Sheer takes 2 of 3 categories.

Creation N° 13
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Michael Sheer
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation N° 130/3

Michael Sheer2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Michael Sheer
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
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

Creation N° 13Ulric de Varens

Michael SheerMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

3.86/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 46%Had 25%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMichael Sheer

SillageTie

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

white floral100%

citrus83%

sweet65%

fresh48%

soapy30%

white floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

tuberose69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

African Orange FlowerAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

BergamotSea waterMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

TuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangHoneysuckleMarigoldRoseCassis

Base

AmberMuskHeliotropeVetiverSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Durations are only published for Creation N° 13, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter25

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 17%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,043

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2009

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,757

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMichael SheerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creation N° 13 by Ulric de Varens kicks off with an energetic burst of tart Amalfi lemon and sweet African orange flower. Give it sixty seconds. That initial solvent sharpness clears quickly. Crisp jasmine and green lily-of-the-valley soon flood the heart, creating the uplifting sensation of freshly washed cotton dryi…

Reviews →

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, Creation N° 13 or Michael Sheer?

Michael Sheer takes 2 of 3 categories. Creation N° 13 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Michael Sheer is rated 3.86/5 from 145 votes. Choose Creation N° 13 for a white floral and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Michael Sheer for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation N° 13 or Michael Sheer?

They last about the same: Michael Sheer 62/100, Creation N° 13 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Creation N° 13 or Michael Sheer?

Projection is very close: Creation N° 13 63/100, Michael Sheer 63/100 for sillage.

Do Creation N° 13 and Michael Sheer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Creation N° 13 or Michael Sheer better for summer or winter?

Creation N° 13 suits daytime wear; Michael Sheer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation N° 13 and Michael Sheer?

Creation N° 13 has top notes of African Orange Flower and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.