Fragrance comparison

Michael Sheer vs Splash Lemon 2009

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 202 ratings analysed

4 wins

Michael Sheer

Michael Kors

3.86145 votes

Rank #24,622 White FloralAromatic

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Splash Lemon 2009

Marc Jacobs

4.1157 votes

Rank #20,225 CitrusAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Michael Sheer takes 4 of 7 categories.

Michael Sheer
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Splash Lemon 2009
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Michael Sheer4/7

Splash Lemon 20093/7

Ratings & consensus: Splash Lemon 2009
Community sentiment: Splash Lemon 2009
Longevity: Michael Sheer
Sillage & projection: Michael Sheer
Value for money: Michael Sheer
Versatility: Michael Sheer
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Splash Lemon 2009

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Michael SheerMichael Kors

Splash Lemon 2009Marc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 46%Had 25%Want 29%

4.11/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 31%Had 18%Want 51%

Category winnerSplash Lemon 2009Rating 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

25%Love

67%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerSplash Lemon 2009Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMichael Sheer

SillageMichael Sheer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMichael SheerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

tuberose69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

aquatic83%

fresh65%

aromatic48%

musky30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both 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

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonMandarin OrangeHoneysuckle

Heart2-3 hrs

Water NotesMuskVetiver

Base4-6 hrs

Amber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Honeysuckle and Amber. Durations are only published for Splash Lemon 2009, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter25

Day100

Night38

Spring63

Summer100

Fall0

Winter4

Day100

Night21

Category winnerMichael SheerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 53%Work 32%Date 9%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#20,225

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerSplash Lemon 2009Higher 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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Marc Jacobs Splash Lemon 2009 opens with a bright splash of Amalfi lemon peel and sunlit mandarin orange. You get an immediate burst of natural citrus zest without aggressive chemical bite. As the initial splash airs out, cooling water notes and sweet honeysuckle soften the tart fruit into a breezy pool of clean sprin…

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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 Splash Lemon 2009?

Michael Sheer takes 4 of 7 categories. Michael Sheer is rated 3.86/5 from 145 votes; Splash Lemon 2009 is rated 4.11/5 from 57 votes. Choose Michael Sheer for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Splash Lemon 2009 for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Michael Sheer or Splash Lemon 2009?

Michael Sheer lasts longest (Michael Sheer 62/100, Splash Lemon 2009 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Michael Sheer or Splash Lemon 2009?

Michael Sheer projects furthest (Michael Sheer 63/100, Splash Lemon 2009 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Michael Sheer and Splash Lemon 2009 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Honeysuckle and Amber.

Is Michael Sheer or Splash Lemon 2009 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Michael Sheer is the stronger pick. For winter, Michael Sheer is the stronger pick. Michael Sheer suits daytime wear; Splash Lemon 2009 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Michael Sheer and Splash Lemon 2009?

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. Splash Lemon 2009 has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Water Notes, Musk and Vetiver, a base of Amber.