12
Notes
8
Accords
2
Perfumers
Michael
feminine
Created by Alain Alchenberger, Laurent Le Guernec
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.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
65%
Win
83%
Spr
61%
Sum
77%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
77%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
2,550 votes
4.12
Love it
1.2k47%
Like it
90035%
OK
803%
Dislike
34313%
Hate it
271%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 50 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Michael by Michael Kors is remembered fondly as a classic early 2000s tuberose fragrance, but the community consensus is that the original formulation was superior to current versions. While some still appreciate it for its creamy white floral character and sentimental value, others feel the scent has become sweeter and less impressive over time, making it less of a standout choice compared to modern alternatives.
Strengths
- Beautiful tuberose-forward white floral scent
- Long-lasting fragrance with good performance
- Nostalgic appeal, popular in early 2000s
- Creamy and slightly sweet character
Weaknesses
- Formulation has deteriorated compared to original
- May smell overly sweet or banana-like to some
- Poor longevity on some skin types
- Availability of older formulations varies
Best for
Evening wear and going outNostalgic/sentimental wearCooler monthsFormal occasions
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
