Fragrance comparison

Michael Sheer vs Midnight Datura

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 239 ratings analysed

Michael Sheer

Michael Kors

3.86145 votes

Rank #26,602 White FloralAromatic

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Midnight Datura

Parfums Quartana

3.9594 votes

Rank #11,740 White FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Michael Sheer
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Midnight Datura
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Michael Sheer3/7

Midnight Datura3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Michael SheerMichael Kors

Midnight DaturaParfums Quartana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 46%Had 25%Want 29%

3.95/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 67%

Category winnerMidnight DaturaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

134 votes

38%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerMichael SheerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMidnight Datura

SillageMichael Sheer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value47

Category winnerMichael SheerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

tuberose69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

powdery92%

floral84%

tuberose77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotSea waterMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

TuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangHoneysuckleMarigoldRoseCassis

Base

AmberMuskHeliotropeVetiverSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Notes

TuberoseHeliotropeDaturaJasmineMagnoliaVioletRumMuskLily-of-the-ValleyCloveVanillaAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber. Durations are only published for Midnight Datura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter25

Day100

Night38

Spring84

Summer36

Fall100

Winter48

Day66

Night100

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men3

Unisex3

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,602

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#11,740

PerfumerLisa Fleischmann

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerMidnight DaturaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Midnight Datura by Parfums Quartana is an opulent floral perfume centered on intoxicating tuberose, datura, and lush jasmine. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and green leaves, quickly revealing a dense bouquet softened by powdery heliotrope and violet. Warm spices like clove and nutmeg blend into dark r…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Michael Sheer or Midnight Datura?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Michael Sheer is rated 3.86/5 from 145 votes; Midnight Datura is rated 3.95/5 from 94 votes. Choose Michael Sheer for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Midnight Datura for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Michael Sheer or Midnight Datura?

Midnight Datura lasts longest (Midnight Datura 74/100, Michael Sheer 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Michael Sheer or Midnight Datura?

Michael Sheer projects furthest (Michael Sheer 63/100, Midnight Datura 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Michael Sheer and Midnight Datura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and tuberose accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber.

Is Michael Sheer or Midnight Datura better for summer or winter?

For summer, Michael Sheer is the stronger pick. For winter, Midnight Datura is the stronger pick. Michael Sheer suits daytime wear; Midnight Datura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Michael Sheer and Midnight Datura?

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. Midnight Datura features Tuberose, Heliotrope, Datura, Jasmine and Magnolia.