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Michael Eau de Parfum by Michael Kors (2000): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Michael Kors/Michael

Michael by Michael Kors

Eau de Parfum / 2000

Michael

Eau de Parfum · FEMININE

8.2/ 102,543 ratings

FloralCitrusWoody

Green

Spicy

Released: 2000
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Laurent Le Guernec, Anne-Sophie Behaghel, Alain Alchenberger

MichaelMichael Kors

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Cardamom Mandarin Orange Basil Incense Tamarind Chinese Osmanthus Dihydromyrcenol

Heart notes

Arum Lily Iris Orris Root Maillette Lavender

Base notes

Cashmere Wood Spoil

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Floral

Citrus

Woody

Green

Spicy

Fresh

Powdery

Fougère

amber

animalic

musky

tuberose

white floral

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity7.4 / 10

Sillage5.7 / 10

Value6.6 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Day100%

Night77%

Audience skew

Male0%
Female90%
Unisex10%

By scent profile

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Ratings & reviews

Community

8.2/10

Excellent

2,543 ratings

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About Michael Kors

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The people behind the scent

The perfumers

Laurent Le Guernec

Laurent Le Guernec

Laurent Le Guernec is a Senior Perfumer at IFF, renowned for his innovative creations and expertise in scent d

Anne-Sophie Behaghel

Alain Alchenberger

Where to find it+

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Michael compared

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Frequently asked

What does Michael by Michael Kors smell like?+

Michael by Michael Kors features a layered composition opening with Lemon, Bergamot, and Freesia at the top, Tuberose, Peony, and Galbanum at the heart, Musk, Oakmoss, and Vetiver in the base. The overall character is floral, citrus, woody.

What are the notes in Michael?+

Top notes: Lemon, Bergamot, Freesia, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, and Basil. Heart notes: Tuberose, Peony, Galbanum, Apple, Pineapple, and Petitgrain. Base notes: Musk, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber, Patchouli, and Woody Notes.

Is Michael for men or women?+

Michael by Michael Kors is designed for women.

Who created Michael?+

Michael was created by Laurent Le Guernec, Anne-Sophie Behaghel, and Alain Alchenberger for Michael Kors.

When was Michael released?+

Michael by Michael Kors was launched in 2000 as an Eau de Parfum.

What fragrances are similar to Michael?+

Fragrances similar to Michael include Michael Kors by Michael Kors, Gold by Michael Kors, Kors by Michael Kors, Rose Radiant Gold by Michael Kors, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Michael by Michael Kors is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Michael was launched in 2000. Michael was created by Laurent Le Guernec and Alain Alchenberger. Top notes are Freesia, Chinese Osmanthus, Tamarind and Incense; middle notes are Tuberose, Arum Lily, Peony, Iris and Orris Root; base notes are Musk, Cashmere Wood and Vetiver.