Fragrance comparison

Michael Sheer vs Scarf

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 208 ratings analysed

Michael Sheer

Michael Kors

3.86145 votes

Rank #24,565 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Scarf

Marbert

4.0263 votes

Rank #15,471 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scarf takes 7 of 7 categories.

Michael Sheer
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Scarf
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Michael Sheer0/7

Scarf7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Michael SheerMichael Kors

ScarfMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 46%Had 25%Want 29%

4.02/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 43%Had 28%Want 30%

Category winnerScarfRating 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

32%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerScarfMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityScarf

SillageScarf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value75

Category winnerScarfBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

tuberose69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, white floral and citrus

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

Top15-30 mins

MarigoldAfrican Orange FlowerMandarin OrangeCassisBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

oak mossGeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangTuberoseRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodMuskPatchouliVanille

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Scarf, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter25

Day100

Night38

Spring72

Summer100

Fall94

Winter28

Day100

Night61

Category winnerScarfMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,565

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#15,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerScarfHigher 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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Marbert Scarf is an authentic 1993 floral chypre built with bold European character and zero modern sugar. The scent opens with a brisk flash of bergamot, zesty mandarin, and bitter marigold tagetes, spiked by the tart bite of cassis. As the citrus sparkle settles, a lush white floral heart emerges, blending creamy tu…

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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 Sheer or Scarf?

Scarf takes 7 of 7 categories. Michael Sheer is rated 3.86/5 from 145 votes; Scarf is rated 4.02/5 from 63 votes. Choose Michael Sheer for a white floral and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Scarf for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Michael Sheer or Scarf?

Scarf lasts longest (Scarf 75/100, Michael Sheer 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Michael Sheer or Scarf?

Projection is very close: Scarf 65/100, Michael Sheer 63/100 for sillage.

Do Michael Sheer and Scarf smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Michael Sheer or Scarf better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Michael Sheer and Scarf?

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. Scarf has top notes of Marigold, African Orange Flower, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of oak moss, Geranium, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Patchouli and Vanille.