Fragrance comparison

Jimmy vs Michael Sheer

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 167 ratings analysed

3 wins

Jimmy

FZOTIC

3.9522 votes

Rank #22,495 CitrusOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Michael Sheer

Michael Kors

3.86145 votes

Rank #24,833 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jimmy takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Jimmy3/4

Michael Sheer1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JimmyFZOTIC

Michael SheerMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 52%

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

32%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

18%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

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityJimmy

SillageJimmy

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%

ozonic92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

aquatic69%

fresh spicy61%

white floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

tuberose69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonYlang-Ylang

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumRose

Base6-8+ hrs

Violet LeavesHeliotropeSandalwood

Top

BergamotSea waterMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

TuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangHoneysuckleMarigoldRoseCassis

Base

AmberMuskHeliotropeVetiverSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Rose, Heliotrope and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Jimmy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter25

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 34%Date 20%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,495

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#24,833

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerJimmyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

FZOTIC Jimmy is an uplifting floral chypre built on crisp daytime brightness. Bruno Fazzolari crafted this niche perfume around zesty lemon, peppery geranium, dewy rose, and crushed violet leaves. It smells like stepping into a sunlit conservatory right after a morning rainstorm. You get a sharp citrus pop up front 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, Jimmy or Michael Sheer?

Jimmy takes 3 of 4 categories. Jimmy is rated 3.95/5 from 22 votes; Michael Sheer is rated 3.86/5 from 145 votes. Choose Jimmy for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Michael Sheer for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jimmy or Michael Sheer?

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

Which projects more, Jimmy or Michael Sheer?

Jimmy projects furthest (Jimmy 83/100, Michael Sheer 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jimmy and Michael Sheer smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Heliotrope and Sandalwood.

Is Jimmy or Michael Sheer better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Jimmy and Michael Sheer?

Jimmy has top notes of Lemon and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Geranium and Rose, a base of Violet Leaves, Heliotrope and Sandalwood. 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.