Michael Sheer vs Rosa Limone
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Michael Sheer takes 5 of 7 categories.
Michael SheerChoose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rosa LimoneChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Michael Sheer5/7
Rosa Limone2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Michael Sheer
- Community sentiment
- Michael Sheer
- Longevity
- Rosa Limone
- Sillage & projection
- Michael Sheer
- Value for money
- Michael Sheer
- Versatility
- Michael Sheer
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rosa Limone
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Michael SheerMichael KorsRosa LimoneNew NotesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 145 votes
Have 46%Had 25%Want 29%
3.40/ 5 · 192 votes
Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%
Category winnerMichael SheerRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
52%Like
6%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate
134 votes
19%Love
32%Like
24%Ok
21%Dislike
4%Hate
123 votes
Category winnerMichael SheerMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRosa Limone
SillageMichael Sheer
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMichael SheerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
citrus77%
tuberose69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
marine58%
rose44%
woody30%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotSea waterMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon
Heart
TuberoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangHoneysuckleMarigoldRoseCassis
Base
AmberMuskHeliotropeVetiverSandalwoodVirginia Cedar
Top
LemonSea waterBergamotPink GrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart
Damask RoseGeraniumYlang-YlangIrisJasmine
Base
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Amber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sea water, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall43
Winter25
Day100
Night38
Spring89
Summer100
Fall41
Winter27
Day100
Night33
Category winnerMichael SheerMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,188
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#14,887
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerRosa LimoneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMichael 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…
Reviews →Rosa Limone opens with brisk lemon, grapefruit and salty air, then settles into a clean rose and soft musk shape. It reads fresh, bright and slightly polished rather than lush or syrupy. On skin, the floral heart comes through gradually while the base stays light. It may suit someone who wants a citrus rose with an ea…
Reviews →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 Rosa Limone?
Michael Sheer takes 5 of 7 categories. Michael Sheer is rated 3.86/5 from 145 votes; Rosa Limone is rated 3.40/5 from 192 votes. Choose Michael Sheer for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rosa Limone for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Michael Sheer or Rosa Limone?
Rosa Limone lasts longest (Rosa Limone 68/100, Michael Sheer 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Michael Sheer or Rosa Limone?
Michael Sheer projects furthest (Michael Sheer 63/100, Rosa Limone 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Michael Sheer and Rosa Limone smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sea water, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.
Is Michael Sheer or Rosa Limone better for summer or winter?
For summer, Michael Sheer is the stronger pick. For winter, Rosa Limone is the stronger pick. Michael Sheer suits daytime wear; Rosa Limone suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Michael Sheer and Rosa Limone?
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. Rosa Limone has top notes of Lemon, Sea water, Bergamot and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Damask Rose, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Iris, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Sandalwood, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).
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