Fragrance comparison

L’Wren Scott vs Michael Sheer

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 164 ratings analysed

3 wins

L’Wren Scott

L'Wren Scott

3.7919 votes

Rank #22,277 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Michael Sheer

Michael Kors

3.86145 votes

Rank #24,789 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Wren Scott takes 3 of 5 categories.

L’Wren Scott
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Michael Sheer
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L’Wren Scott3/5

Michael Sheer2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L’Wren ScottL'Wren Scott

Michael SheerMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%

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

42%Like

0%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

19 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityL’Wren Scott

SillageL’Wren Scott

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value53

Category winnerMichael SheerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

soft spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

anis61%

white floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

tuberose69%

powdery61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

WormwoodStar AniseCorianderMandarin OrangeMarigold

Heart2-4 hrs

Curry TreeClovesJasmineTuberoseGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossLeatherMuskAmber

Top

BergamotSea waterMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

TuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangHoneysuckleMarigoldRoseCassis

Base

AmberMuskHeliotropeVetiverSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Marigold, Jasmine and Tuberose. Durations are only published for L’Wren Scott, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter25

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 40%Casual 26%Work 20%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,277

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#24,789

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerL’Wren ScottHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L’Wren Scott is an unconventional, dark green chypre that pairs bitter wormwood and star anise with earthy oakmoss, supple leather, and brooding patchouli. The first spray releases a brisk, absinthe-tinted snap before blooming into spiced clove and heady tuberose petals. It smells dry, herbal, and unapologetically dra…

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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, L’Wren Scott or Michael Sheer?

L’Wren Scott takes 3 of 5 categories. L’Wren Scott is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes; Michael Sheer is rated 3.86/5 from 145 votes. Choose L’Wren Scott for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Michael Sheer for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L’Wren Scott or Michael Sheer?

L’Wren Scott lasts longest (L’Wren Scott 77/100, Michael Sheer 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L’Wren Scott or Michael Sheer?

L’Wren Scott projects furthest (L’Wren Scott 73/100, Michael Sheer 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L’Wren Scott and Michael Sheer smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Marigold, Jasmine and Tuberose.

Is L’Wren Scott or Michael Sheer better for summer or winter?

L’Wren Scott suits evening wear; Michael Sheer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Wren Scott and Michael Sheer?

L’Wren Scott has top notes of Wormwood, Star Anise, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Curry Tree, Cloves, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Leather and 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.