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Michael by Michael Kors

Women 2000

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Michael by Michael Kors is a floral musky woody fragrance for women. Launched in 2000, Michael was created by Laurent Le Guernec and Alain Alchenberger. The top notes are freesia, Chinese osmanthus (fragrant olive of China), tamarind, and frankincense; the heart notes are neroli, calla lily, peony, iris, and lily root; the base notes are musk, cashmere wood, and vetiver.

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  • Winter 23%
  • Spring 29%
  • Summer 21%
  • Autumn 27%
  • Day 56%
  • Night 44%

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2,519 votes

  • Positive 82%
  • Negative 15%
  • Neutral 3.2%
positive reviews 2.5 k community votes
LongevityLong-lasting SillageStrong Best momentDay CharacterFeminine

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About Michael

Main accord white-floral Year 2000 Gender Women Perfumer Alain Alchenberger · Laurent Le Guernec

Michael by Michael Kors is a floral musky woody fragrance for women. Launched in 2000, Michael was created by Laurent Le Guernec and Alain Alchenberger. The top notes are freesia, Chinese osmanthus (fragrant olive of China), tamarind, and frankincense; the heart notes are neroli, calla lily, peony, iris, and lily root; the base notes are musk, cashmere wood, and vetiver.

Flowers Spices Woods and mosses White flowers

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Leading answer Long-lasting

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Sillage

Leading answer Strong

1,112 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally feminine

414 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Fair price

372 votes

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  1. rodrigo1995

    I want this, and I read it’s discontinued!! Pink fact: Actress Adriana Esteves used this perfume as part of her character Carminha’s construction in Avenida Brasil. During filming, Carmen Lucia Moreira de Souza smelled like this <3 I'm going to buy it, Michael! I know.

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  2. What a beautiful perfume… exquisite narcissus notes… Highly recommended for those who love creamy, sweet narcissus. On my skin, it has excellent longevity and projection. It’s been on the market for 25 years and doesn’t feel vintage at all. I consider it quite versatile. It’s hard to find, but it’s worth having in your collection.

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  3. Hello fragrance lovers, for me Michael Kors is and will be the best narcissus perfume I’ve ever had in my collection. I ran out of my last bottle long ago, and since it’s discontinued, I haven’t been able to find it again. I used it for years as my signature scent; it lasted all day, and the projection was no joke. I hope the brand brings it back; I would buy it immediately.

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  4. Michael by Michael Kors is a floral, powdery, and clean composition, with well-worked narcissus in its most herbal version, creating a feminine, sober, and elegant atmosphere. In my opinion, it has great presence and rounds out a polished look; it’s not a casual perfume but has solemnity and opulence. The performance is good, it projects well, and it lasts about six or seven hours. It’s similar to others, yes, definitely it’s a less cloying and more wearable interpretation of the classic Carolina Herrera, closer to Gucci Bloom, but I’d say they’re three beautiful sisters. Who will like it: narcissus lovers.

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  5. I was gifted a small, nameless travel size, I only knew it was Michael Kors, so I searched every perfume store I could until I found it… before that, I didn’t know which of its wonderful notes was the one hypnotizing me, until recently I smelled another perfume with this same note that I believe dominates on my skin: narcissus. What a gorgeous and powerful white flower… I had never felt a narcissus as beautiful as this until I found it. It’s a mature perfume with classic vibes, creamy, and ideal for cold weather (where I feel it shines more, as that creaminess embraces you). If I had to criticize something, it would never be its scent or performance because they are brutal (more than 10 hours), but its integrated cap prevents me from decanting it to carry it everywhere. I simply love it!

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  6. BeatrizBlackwood

    Narcissus is known for its voluptuous and seductive aroma, which is both intoxicating and deeply floral. Although this perfume has green and earthy nuances, giving the composition certain depth and complexity that adds a fresh dimension, balancing the opulence. As a fan of this narcissus note, I couldn’t advise on the occasion for use, but this hard-to-find beauty could be used in spring and summer, paired with a casual but elegant outfit. I’d love to find it again when I finish my bottle.

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  7. The best narcissus perfume that exists. It’s creamy, sweet, sensual, green, exquisite. A projection and longevity bomb. In Argentina it hasn’t been sold for years, but it’s used so little that I’ve been taking care of the same bottle like gold for over 10 years. It doesn’t resemble anything else. The best floral perfume in my collection. Niche quality.

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  8. This type of perfume should always exist. Fresh, sweet, a floral with creamy narcissus. Uff, delicious. A beast in longevity and projection; when I use it, I only receive compliments, I can smell it on me all day, even after showering. The bottle is unique, but… it’s so uncomfortable to press the atomizer 😅, regardless, I love it ❤️

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  9. I dreamed of this perfume for a long time and feel it identifies me totally. To my dismay, thanks to my pH, on me it’s not the beast in projection and sillage that’s mentioned mostly, but I still think it’s the most beautiful scent among the perfumes I’ve had access to nowadays. While its opening is a bit invasive, after 10 minutes it tends to settle, leaving, in my case, only the vibrant narcissus in the air, sweet, creamy, and extremely striking. Like Mapache, I’m a widow of Fragile, so in every launch that integrates narcissus in its notes, I look for a similarity with that perfume wonder. Honestly, my review can’t be objective. Just approaching the bottle and smelling the scent on the atomizer makes me happy.

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  10. I just bought this fragrance, I like it but maybe I’ll buy the reformulated version or I don’t know, but mine has the MK Collection letters. I would have loved to know the 2000 version, but even so, it seems like a very good scent with a narcissus smell and nothing else. I give it an 8.

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  11. ceciiliapaz

    I bought this blind because people said it’s identical to Nasomatto’s Narcotic V, and they were right! It smells exactly the same but at a much lower price. I loved it instantly. I was looking for an affordable dupe for the original, which is ridiculously expensive here, and I found it. So happy!

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  12. I love it so much I could bathe in it. It’s floral and sweet with a touch of neroli.

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  13. What an exquisite fragrance! I have the feeling I’ve smelled it before; it’s very familiar. I adore it; it’s ultra-feminine and elegant, enveloping you with its trail. When you wear it, you’ll never go unnoticed. Very floral and sweet, but with a refined, elegant sweetness. It’s made to stand out, to add presence, femininity, empowerment, and luxury.

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  14. For me, it’s a 10 in every way. It’s one of those perfumes everyone praises, but obviously, you have to like it yourself. I can assure you, it’s a delight. It’s an explosion of neroli, warm. The longevity and trail are excellent. One of my top 10.

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  15. I bought it without a second thought, it’s a 10. It’s that kind of perfume everyone praises, but in the end, you have to like it yourself. I swear, it’s a delight, a warm explosion of neroli. The longevity and sillage are excellent. Without a doubt, one of my top 10.

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  16. This perfume is a neroli bomb, super intense and long-lasting. It’s not really a blind buy, but to me, it’s truly delicious. I agree with those who say it smells like Kim Kardashian’s, especially at first. I regret buying the 50ml; I should have gotten the 100ml.

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  17. Bettyfrag

    I love this perfume; it’s seriously delicious. It smells so much of neroli; in fact, that’s the only thing I smell from start to finish. I can see it has many notes, but I don’t sense anything else but the neroli. Still, it fascinates me; it feels like a super interesting and sophisticated scent. I’d never used anything similar and I liked it a lot. It lasts and the scent is quite noticeable. The first time I over-applied a bit, and I think it wasn’t necessary to put on so much because it doesn’t require it. I recommend it highly; it feels timeless, so I think it works well for any occasion, though more so in autumn and winter. Also, it looks good during the day or at night.

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  18. It brings back memories of my first floral, Gardenia Blossom by Jafra, which I adored when I was 7 or 8 years old. Wearing Michael is like wearing a neroli cigar on your skin: natural, sophisticated, for a confident, radiant, and cheerful woman who makes an impression. Imagine a tiara of white flowers on your head. I love it for day and night, though not for going out partying; it’s too beautiful to mix with bar or club scents.

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  19. marisol santilla

    Very good perfume with top-notch longevity and trail. It’s floral, but here the neroli takes the show, and I love it. Honestly, a little goes a long way, but I happily apply a few more touches because I enjoy it so much. Never on clothes, because fibers alter the scent; always on skin. It lasts all day. Very good perfume, 100% recommended.

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  20. It’s one of my favorites; I’m fascinated by it. It’s natural, exquisite, and sophisticated, like being in a garden surrounded by neroli. You don’t need more than one application; it fixes well on skin and lasts several days on clothes, similar to Alien by Thierry Mugler, just in longevity and trail. With this fragrance, it’s impossible to go unnoticed; more than one person asks about the perfume and receives many compliments. Best regards.

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  21. It’s one of my favorites; I’m truly fascinated by it. It’s natural, exquisite, and sophisticated, like being in a garden surrounded by tuberose. You don’t need more than one application; it fixes well on the skin and lasts several days on clothes, comparable only in longevity and sillage to Thierry Mugler’s Alien. With this fragrance, it’s impossible to go unnoticed; more than one person asks about the perfume and receives praise. Best regards.

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  22. VainillaDulce

    This gem by Laurent Le Guernec and Alain Alchenberger for Michael Kors is my current obsession. I’d been searching forever for a scent where tuberose takes the lead, and nothing fit until I found this. Here’s how it evolves on my skin: first, I catch the tartness of tamarind and freesia, then—boom!—tuberose triumphs, making me feel like the most feminine and elegant woman in the world. The musk adds that seductive touch I crave. By day’s end, close to the skin, tuberose blends with vetiver and cashmere. It’s a powerful fragrance that marks territory and radiates personality, perfect for women who love bold florals and want to turn heads. It embodies charming women with an edge. I recommend it for spring, summer, and daytime. Rating: 10/10. If you like Carolina Herrera’s classic, you’ll love this too.

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  23. VainillaDulce

    This creation by Laurent Le Guernec with Alain Alchenberger for Michael Kors is my current obsession. I’d been searching for a long time for a perfume where tuberose would rule, and nothing fit until I found Michael Kors. Let me tell you how it evolves on me: first, I feel the tartness of tamarind and freesia, then—boom!—tuberose triumphs, and I feel like the most feminine, seductive, and elegant woman in the world. The musk gives that seductive touch I was looking for. By day’s end, close to the skin, I still notice tuberose blended with vetiver and cashmere. Michael Kors is a strong fragrance that sets the tone, radiates personality, and is for women who love powerful florals and want to turn heads. It perfectly embodies charming women with an edge. I recommend it for spring and summer daytime. Rating: 10/10. If you like the classic Carolina Herrera, you’ll be drawn to this too.

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  24. I absolutely adore this fragrance. It smells so good, so rich. You can smell the tuberose from the very first moment. Its longevity and sillage are moderate.

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  25. For those who love perfumes like Fracas or the classic Carolina Herrera, I’m sure you’ll be seduced by this ode to white flowers, where tuberose shines with even more intensity. It offers great longevity.

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  26. I love this perfume. I smelled it on a woman in an elevator and was instantly hooked, so I bought it online since it’s not available here. Whenever I wear it, people ask what I’m using. My husband finds it a bit strong, but women hate me for wearing it!

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  27. Aroma de Flor

    I love this perfume! It’s one of those scents that leaves a trail wherever you go. Every time I wear it, people ask what I’m wearing. It has excellent longevity and is a super feminine tuberose scent that I simply adore. I highly recommend it for romantic girls =)

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  28. Polianthes tuberosa is my queen note; I’m truly fascinated by it. Tuberose is the star of the show in Michael Kors. I detect a potent freesia and tamarind (even though it’s not on the official pyramid, it’s definitely there) that gives it that sweet-and-sour twist. It’s a sweet floral, nothing cloying. To me, it smells tropical, like banana bubblegum—not bad, just in the top notes. MK is ultra-feminine and has gotten me so many compliments; people ask what smells so good. The projection is brutal; no one goes unnoticed. It lasts a long time on my skin. It’s a strong, contemporary yet bold fragrance with a diva soul. For women, not for little girls.

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  29. Polianthes tuberosa is my favorite note; I’m truly fascinated by it. Tuberose is the star of the show in Michael Kors. I also notice a strong freesia and tamarind (even though it’s not on the list, it appears elsewhere). The tamarind gives it a sweet-and-sour touch. It’s sweet, but a sweet floral without being cloying. To me, it sounds tropical, like banana bubblegum—nothing bad, just in the top notes. MK is ultra-feminine and I’ve received many compliments; people ask what smells so wonderful. The projection is incredible; anyone wearing it won’t go unnoticed. Longevity is good on my skin. Michael Kors is a strong, contemporary yet bold fragrance, one of those with a diva soul. For women, not for little girls.

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