Fragrance comparison

Michael Sheer vs Paradise

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 157 ratings analysed

Michael Sheer

Michael Kors

3.86145 votes

Rank #25,815 White FloralAromatic

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45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Paradise

Marilyn Miglin

4.4212 votes

Rank #30,231 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradise takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Michael Sheer2/5

Paradise3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Michael SheerMichael Kors

ParadiseMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 46%Had 25%Want 29%

4.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 25%Had 18%Want 57%

Category winnerParadiseRating 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

50%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityParadise

SillageMichael Sheer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value100

Category winnerParadiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

tuberose69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

yellow floral83%

fruity74%

floral65%

aromatic56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and aromatic

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

HoneysuckleMandarin OrangeCyclamenJasmineMimosa absoluteLemonOrange BlossomYlang-YlangCassisPetitgrainMarigold

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Honeysuckle. Durations are only published for Paradise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter25

Day100

Night38

Spring40

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,815

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#30,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMichael SheerHigher 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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Paradise by Marilyn Miglin is a radiant floral fruity fragrance built around an exuberant honeysuckle core. It opens with a bright splash of mandarin orange, lemon, and petitgrain, creating a lively citrus sparkle that immediately lifts the senses. As the fragrance settles, a lush bouquet of jasmine, orange blossom, c…

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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 Paradise?

Paradise takes 3 of 5 categories. Michael Sheer is rated 3.86/5 from 145 votes; Paradise is rated 4.42/5 from 12 votes. Choose Michael Sheer for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paradise for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Michael Sheer or Paradise?

Paradise lasts longest (Paradise 71/100, Michael Sheer 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Michael Sheer or Paradise?

Projection is very close: Michael Sheer 63/100, Paradise 61/100 for sillage.

Do Michael Sheer and Paradise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Honeysuckle.

Is Michael Sheer or Paradise better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Michael Sheer and Paradise?

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. Paradise features Honeysuckle, Mandarin Orange, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Mimosa absolute.