Fragrance comparison

Michael Sheer vs Terra

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 179 ratings analysed

Michael Sheer

Michael Kors

3.86145 votes

Rank #24,291 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Terra

Paolo Gigli

4.2634 votes

Rank #32,613 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terra takes 5 of 7 categories.

Michael Sheer
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Terra
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Michael Sheer2/7

Terra5/7

Ratings & consensus: Terra
Community sentiment: Terra
Longevity: Terra
Sillage & projection: Terra
Value for money: Michael Sheer
Versatility: Terra
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

TerraPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 46%Had 25%Want 29%

4.26/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 71%

Category winnerTerraRating 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

41%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerTerraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityTerra

SillageTerra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value30

Category winnerMichael SheerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

tuberose69%

powdery61%

powdery100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

lactonic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both powdery and woody

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

Top20-30 mins

MilkBig StrawberryCoconutAmalfi Lemon

Heart3-4 hrs

HeliotropeOrchidJasmine

Base7-9 hrs

SandalwoodVanillaWhite MuskAmberVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Jasmine, Amber and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Terra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter25

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer31

Fall77

Winter62

Day100

Night50

Category winnerTerraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Date 36%Casual 33%Work 21%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,291

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#32,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Terra by Paolo Gigli opens with an unusual flash of ripe garden strawberry steeped in warm whole milk and sweet coconut flakes. A brief squeeze of Amalfi lemon cuts the initial sweetness. The citrus evaporates within ten minutes, leaving behind a pillowy core of heliotrope, jasmine, and purple orchid that smells delig…

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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 Terra?

Terra takes 5 of 7 categories. Michael Sheer is rated 3.86/5 from 145 votes; Terra is rated 4.26/5 from 34 votes. Choose Michael Sheer for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Terra for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Michael Sheer or Terra?

Terra lasts longest (Terra 70/100, Michael Sheer 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Michael Sheer or Terra?

Terra projects furthest (Terra 73/100, Michael Sheer 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Michael Sheer and Terra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine, Amber and Heliotrope.

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 Milk, Big Strawberry, Coconut and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, White Musk and Amber.