Fragrance comparison

Michael for Men vs Sexy

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,061 ratings analysed

4 wins

Michael for Men

Michael Kors

4.051,051 votes

Rank #716 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Sexy

Beverly Hills Polo Club

3.5010 votes

Rank #46,268 CitrusTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Michael for Men takes 4 of 5 categories.

Michael for Men
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Sexy
Choose it for a citrus and tobacco character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Michael for Men4/5

Sexy1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Michael for MenMichael Kors

SexyBeverly Hills Polo Club

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 1,051 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 76%Had 7%Want 17%

Category winnerMichael for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

946 votes

30%Love

10%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMichael for Men

SillageMichael for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value71

Category winnerSexyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

tobacco69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

tobacco86%

fresh spicy72%

sweet58%

fruity44%

aromatic30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both tobacco, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Star AniseFir ResinCinnamonCardamomTarragonCorianderCarawayBergamot

Heart

TobaccoIncenseSuede

Base

Dried FruitsPlumPatchouliSandalwood

Top

Bergamot

Heart

TobaccoPlum

Base

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InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tobacco and Plum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter75

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#716

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews180

Overall rank#46,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMichael for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Michael for Men is a warm, spiced tobacco scent with plum, dried fruit and star anise giving it an old-school, dressed-up feel. It opens boozy and sweet on many wearers, then settles into smoky tobacco, incense and soft suede. It tends to suit cool weather best and usually reads mature, elegant and a little bold. Samp…

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Sexy by Beverly Hills Polo Club functions as a straightforward woody floral musk. It features a bright bergamot opening that quickly transitions into a core of tobacco and plum. This composition leans into an easygoing, modern aesthetic suitable for daily wear in temperate climates. It offers a approachable profile fo…

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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, Michael for Men or Sexy?

Michael for Men takes 4 of 5 categories. Michael for Men is rated 4.05/5 from 1,051 votes; Sexy is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Michael for Men for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Sexy for a citrus and tobacco character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Michael for Men or Sexy?

Michael for Men lasts longest (Michael for Men 72/100, Sexy 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Michael for Men or Sexy?

Projection is very close: Michael for Men 62/100, Sexy 60/100 for sillage.

Do Michael for Men and Sexy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tobacco, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tobacco and Plum.

Is Michael for Men or Sexy better for summer or winter?

Sexy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Michael for Men and Sexy?

Michael for Men has top notes of Star Anise, Fir Resin, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Tobacco, Incense and Suede, a base of Dried Fruits, Plum, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Sexy has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco and Plum.