Fragrance comparison

Michalsky Berlin III for Men vs Terre Fertile No.18

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Michalsky Berlin III for Men

Michael Michalsky

3.628 votes

Rank #60,627 VanillaCitrus

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56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Terre Fertile No.18

Marie-Stella-Maris

4.004 votes

Rank #50,661 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terre Fertile No.18 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Michalsky Berlin III for Men
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Terre Fertile No.18
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Michalsky Berlin III for Men1/4

Terre Fertile No.183/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Terre Fertile No.18
Sillage & projection: Terre Fertile No.18
Value for money: Michalsky Berlin III for Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Terre Fertile No.18

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Michalsky Berlin III for MenMichael Michalsky

Terre Fertile No.18Marie-Stella-Maris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 52%Had 24%Want 24%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTerre Fertile No.18

SillageTerre Fertile No.18

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value44

Category winnerMichalsky Berlin III for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

leather61%

woody100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

iris69%

amber61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both vanilla, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

NutmegPink PepperBlack PepperOlibanum

Base

VanillaLeatherTonka BeanPatchouliVetiverCedarLabdanum

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotGrapefruitMandarinPink Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

IrisRoseBlack Pepper

Base5 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanSandalLeatherCashmere WoodVanillaDry WoodAmbroxanCedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Terre Fertile No.18, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day40

Night100

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex14

Women14

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,627

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,661

PerfumerCharlotte Jullien, Douglas Morel

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerTerre Fertile No.18Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Michalsky Berlin III for Men opens with bright grapefruit and mandarin, then turns warmer with pepper, nutmeg and a touch of incense. As it settles, vanilla, leather and woods give it a sweeter, darker feel. It reads like an affordable evening-leaning masculine scent for cooler weather, especially if you enjoy citrus…

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Terre Fertile No.18 by Marie-Stella-Maris brings together zesty citrus, powdery florals, and rich woods. The scent opens with a burst of bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin, sharpened by pink pepper. As the sharp citrus calms down, a central blend of powdery iris and rose emerges alongside black pepper. The base anchor…

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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, Michalsky Berlin III for Men or Terre Fertile No.18?

Terre Fertile No.18 takes 3 of 4 categories. Michalsky Berlin III for Men is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes; Terre Fertile No.18 is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Michalsky Berlin III for Men for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Terre Fertile No.18 for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Michalsky Berlin III for Men or Terre Fertile No.18?

Terre Fertile No.18 lasts longest (Terre Fertile No.18 80/100, Michalsky Berlin III for Men 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Michalsky Berlin III for Men or Terre Fertile No.18?

Terre Fertile No.18 projects furthest (Terre Fertile No.18 50/100, Michalsky Berlin III for Men 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Michalsky Berlin III for Men and Terre Fertile No.18 smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper.

Is Michalsky Berlin III for Men or Terre Fertile No.18 better for summer or winter?

Michalsky Berlin III for Men suits evening wear; Terre Fertile No.18 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Michalsky Berlin III for Men and Terre Fertile No.18?

Michalsky Berlin III for Men has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Olibanum, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Terre Fertile No.18 has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Black Pepper, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandal, Leather and Cashmere Wood.