Fragrance comparison

Michael Sheer vs Terra

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 382 ratings analysed

Michael Sheer

Michael Kors

3.86145 votes

Rank #27,202 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Terra

Byblos

3.74237 votes

Rank #3,882 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terra takes 4 of 7 categories.

Michael Sheer
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Terra
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Michael Sheer3/7

Terra4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Michael SheerMichael Kors

TerraByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 46%Had 25%Want 29%

3.74/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 26%Had 48%Want 26%

Category winnerMichael SheerRating 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

15%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerMichael SheerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTerra

SillageMichael Sheer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value73

Category winnerTerraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

tuberose69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

green84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

violet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and powdery

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

Top

GalbanumVioletBergamotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

MagnoliaCyclamenTuberoseFreesiaRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskOrris RootVirginia CedarHeliotropeSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose 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 season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter25

Day100

Night38

Spring78

Summer100

Fall56

Winter78

Day100

Night50

Category winnerTerraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,202

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#3,882

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews97

Category winnerTerraHigher 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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Terra by Byblos is a floral woody musk scent for women that launched in 1997. It presents a earthy profile of galbanum, violet, and bergamot, supported by a rich floral heart of tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. The base offers a powdery finish of musk, sandalwood, and cedar, creating an intimate experience suitable…

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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 Terra?

Terra takes 4 of 7 categories. Michael Sheer is rated 3.86/5 from 145 votes; Terra is rated 3.74/5 from 237 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 Terra for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Michael Sheer or Terra?

Terra lasts longest (Terra 72/100, Michael Sheer 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Michael Sheer or Terra?

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

Do Michael Sheer and Terra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Michael Sheer or Terra better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Michael Sheer and Terra?

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. Terra has top notes of Galbanum, Violet, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, Cyclamen, Tuberose and Freesia, a base of Musk, Orris Root, Virginia Cedar and Heliotrope.