Fragrance comparison

Sexy vs Michael for Men

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,061 ratings analysed

Sexy

Beverly Hills Polo Club

3.5010 votes

Rank #46,268 CitrusTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Michael for Men

Michael Kors

4.051,051 votes

Rank #716 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Michael for Men takes 4 of 5 categories.

Sexy
Choose it for a citrus and tobacco character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Michael for Men
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Sexy1/5

Michael for Men4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SexyBeverly Hills Polo Club

Michael for MenMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 76%Had 7%Want 17%

4.05/ 5 · 1,051 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerMichael for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

10%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

45%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

946 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMichael for Men

SillageMichael for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value57

Category winnerSexyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

tobacco86%

fresh spicy72%

sweet58%

fruity44%

aromatic30%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

tobacco69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both tobacco, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

TobaccoPlum

Base

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Top

Star AniseFir ResinCinnamonCardamomTarragonCorianderCarawayBergamot

Heart

TobaccoIncenseSuede

Base

Dried FruitsPlumPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tobacco and Plum. 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

Fall50

Winter75

Day100

Night67

Spring33

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#716

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews180

Category winnerMichael for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sexy by Beverly Hills Polo Club functions as a straightforward woody floral musk. It features a bright bergamot opening that quickly transitions into a core of tobacco and plum. This composition leans into an easygoing, modern aesthetic suitable for daily wear in temperate climates. It offers a approachable profile fo…

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Michael for Men is a warm, spiced tobacco scent with plum, dried fruit and star anise giving it an old-school, dressed-up feel. It opens boozy and sweet on many wearers, then settles into smoky tobacco, incense and soft suede. It tends to suit cool weather best and usually reads mature, elegant and a little bold. Samp…

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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, Sexy or Michael for Men?

Michael for Men takes 4 of 5 categories. Sexy is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes; Michael for Men is rated 4.05/5 from 1,051 votes. Choose Sexy for a citrus and tobacco character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Michael for Men for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sexy or Michael for Men?

Michael for Men lasts longest (Michael for Men 72/100, Sexy 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sexy or Michael for Men?

Projection is very close: Michael for Men 62/100, Sexy 60/100 for sillage.

Do Sexy and Michael for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tobacco, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tobacco and Plum.

Is Sexy or Michael for Men better for summer or winter?

Sexy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sexy and Michael for Men?

Sexy has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco and Plum. Michael for Men has top notes of Star Anise, Fir Resin, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Tobacco, Incense and Suede, a base of Dried Fruits, Plum, Patchouli and Sandalwood.