Fragrance comparison

Matthew Williamson Sheer vs Promesa

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

4 wins

Matthew Williamson Sheer

Matthew Williamson

3.9646 votes

Rank #46,096 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Promesa

Myrurgia

3.7034 votes

Rank #18,216 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matthew Williamson Sheer takes 4 of 5 categories.

Matthew Williamson Sheer
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Promesa
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Matthew Williamson Sheer4/5

Promesa1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Matthew Williamson SheerMatthew Williamson

PromesaMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 31%Had 24%Want 46%

3.70/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%

Category winnerMatthew Williamson SheerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

65%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

26%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMatthew Williamson Sheer

SillageMatthew Williamson Sheer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMatthew Williamson SheerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

green69%

amber61%

white floral100%

woody92%

green84%

rose77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lime (Linden) BlossomGreen TeaBergamotGinger

Heart

MagnoliaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLily

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodAmberMusk

Notes

Green TeaRoseBergamotLily-of-the-ValleySandalwoodMuskJasmineAmberCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGreen Tea, Bergamot, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall44

Winter28

Day100

Night27

Spring88

Summer100

Fall63

Winter25

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,096

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,216

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerPromesaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Matthew Williamson Sheer opens with a crisp spray of bergamot, green tea, and lime blossom, delivering an energetic citrus-green start with a touch of fresh ginger. As the initial zest settles after twenty minutes, magnolia, jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley form a light white floral heart that sits close to the skin. T…

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Promesa opens as a light green floral with bergamot, rose and lily of the valley leading the way. The tea note gives it an airy, clean feel, while soft woods, musk and amber keep the dry-down smooth and powdery. It suits shoppers who want an easy daytime floral for warm weather rather than a bold statement scent. Base…

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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, Matthew Williamson Sheer or Promesa?

Matthew Williamson Sheer takes 4 of 5 categories. Matthew Williamson Sheer is rated 3.96/5 from 46 votes; Promesa is rated 3.70/5 from 34 votes. Choose Matthew Williamson Sheer for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Promesa for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Matthew Williamson Sheer or Promesa?

Matthew Williamson Sheer lasts longest (Matthew Williamson Sheer 71/100, Promesa 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Matthew Williamson Sheer or Promesa?

Matthew Williamson Sheer projects furthest (Matthew Williamson Sheer 68/100, Promesa 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Matthew Williamson Sheer and Promesa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Green Tea, Bergamot, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Matthew Williamson Sheer or Promesa better for summer or winter?

Matthew Williamson Sheer suits daytime wear; Promesa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Matthew Williamson Sheer and Promesa?

Matthew Williamson Sheer has top notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom, Green Tea, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lily, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Promesa features Green Tea, Rose, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalwood.