Fragrance comparison

Formentera vs Michael Sheer

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 146 ratings analysed

3 wins

Formentera

Varriale Profumi

3.001 votes

Rank #65,199 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Michael Sheer

Michael Kors

3.86145 votes

Rank #24,449 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Formentera takes 3 of 4 categories.

Formentera
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Michael Sheer
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Formentera3/4

Michael Sheer1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Formentera
Sillage & projection: Formentera
Value for money: Formentera
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

FormenteraVarriale Profumi

Michael SheerMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%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

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityFormentera

SillageFormentera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value53

Category winnerFormenteraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

white floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

tuberose69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Orange PeelBergamotCassisLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperGeraniumJasmineIncenseGingerClove

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaVetiverAmberTalc

Top

BergamotSea waterMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

TuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangHoneysuckleMarigoldRoseCassis

Base

AmberMuskHeliotropeVetiverSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cassis, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Formentera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter25

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 18%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,449

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMichael SheerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formentera by Varriale Profumi brings bright Mediterranean sunshine into a classic barbershop structure. You get an immediate kick of tart lemon, bitter orange peel, and tangy cassis on the initial spray. It wakes you up fast. Within fifteen minutes, warm ginger, pink pepper, and a faint streak of smoky incense add su…

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, Formentera or Michael Sheer?

Formentera takes 3 of 4 categories. Formentera is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Michael Sheer is rated 3.86/5 from 145 votes. Choose Formentera for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Michael Sheer for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Formentera or Michael Sheer?

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

Which projects more, Formentera or Michael Sheer?

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

Do Formentera and Michael Sheer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cassis, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Formentera or Michael Sheer better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Formentera and Michael Sheer?

Formentera has top notes of Orange Peel, Bergamot, Cassis and Lemon, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Geranium, Jasmine and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Vetiver. 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.