Michael Kors for Men (2014) (Eau de Toilette) by Michael Kors

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Michael Kors for Men Michael Kors 2014 Eau de Toilette

Version from 2014

6.9 / 10 59 Ratings

A perfume by Michael Kors for men, released in 2014. The scent is spicy-woody. It is being marketed by Estēe Lauder Companies.
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Main accords

Spicy

Woody

Sweet

Synthetic

Resinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Black pepper

Elemi resin

Star anise Thyme

Thyme

Coriander

Bergamot

Heart Notes

Frankincense Sage

Sage

Suede

Base Notes

Patchouli

Sandalwood

Woody notes Musk

Musk

Perfumer

Harry Frémont

Ratings

Scent

6.959 Ratings

Longevity

6.352 Ratings

Sillage

6.052 Ratings

Bottle

7.061 Ratings

Value for money

7.511 Ratings

Submitted by Michael · last update on 11/28/2024.

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Reviews

4 in-depth fragrance descriptions

04/10/2024

9Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

Guitar2016
233 Reviews

Guitar2016

3

High-Quality Scent

It is an Excellent Fragrance, Masculine, Modern, Unique and Airy. The combination of the spices : Coriander, Star Anise and Black Pepper with Elemi , Thyme and Bergamot in the opening then Incense , Sage and Patchouli in the background , with woody notes in the dry down. This smells so good and very pleasant, perfect for the fall and winter. I really enjoy it and I'm so happy that I have it in my collection. Longevity is very good , This perfume has high quality composition similar to Niche Quality. Highly Recommended.
Bravo Monsieur Harry Fremont !
Two Thumbs Up.
Rating : 9 / 10

Updated on 11/28/2024

12/21/2020

8Scent 6Longevity 7Sillage

Nwhite
31 Reviews

Nwhite

2

Michael Kors For Men (2014)

Fans of the 2001 original version - “Michael” - will enjoy this update as the DNA is still there minus the powerhouse longevity and projection.

The prominent tobacco note is toned down and blended right in the middle of the juice with a dash of spicy pepper, a smooth suede and a mild sweetness from the sandalwood. If you are familiar with the differences between Polo Green and Polo Modern Reserve, this is essentially the same re-composition. Tone down the tobacco and add sueded leather.

Or, if the original is a pint of Guinness with a shot of Jameson, then this one is a chilled Harp Lager. What, you didn’t know Michael Kors was Irish!?

IMO, the Michael Kors men’s line gets a bad rap when in fact the juice is well blended with original compositions compared to other designers offerings. The simple blocky rectangle bottle design and less than creative flanker line (EXTREME!!!) probably don’t help much. Give it a sniff anyway...

4 stars

04/14/2015

5Scent 2.5Longevity 5Sillage

Gold
726 Reviews

Gold

2

Quite okay, but not special enough

"For Men" by Michael Kors reappeared on the market in 2014. It was reformulated, but I can't compare it to the old version which I never tried. This fragrance is quite versatile, men and women could wear it, because it is neither too woody nor too sweet. Btw, the nose behind the scent is Harry Freemont, the perfumer who gave us CK One, the famous unisex scent.
"For Men" starts with star anise, coriander, thyme, bergamot and the gorgeous elemi resin. I wish the elemi would linger on and on, but it doesn't. Instead, there's incense coupled with suede. Excellent choice and a step away from the boring territory of all the generic male designer fragrances. Unfortunately, the fragrance falls flat after one hour, the drydown with artificial sandalwood, the obligatory patchouli and a somehow biting woody note I can't decipher, does not deliver that special feeling the start and the heart promised. Longevity is below average, sillage fine fo the first hour, but then rapidly declining. Not 100% satisfying, but a safe choice for middle-aged gentlemen or ladies. I think the bottle design is utterly boring. Looks like a copy of "Dior Homme".

04/10/2015

5Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

Unruh
97 Reviews

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Unruh

Helpful Review 2

Kastrat or Standalone Fragrance?

I am unsure whether this fragrance is meant to be the reformulation/re-release of "Michael Kors for Men" from 2001 or a standalone perfume. In any case, it is miles away from its predecessor.

The opening features gentle pepper, anise, and thyme. I can distinguish the individual components, but together the top note comes across as uninspired shower gel freshness. So far, so boring... Its predecessor was already much spicier and had more punch at this stage.
For half an hour, a very pronounced ripe orange joins in. This confuses me; it doesn't smell bad, but it's not outstanding.
In the top note, "Michael Kors for Men" gets better. The incense-like leather and subtle hints of sage do vaguely remind me of the original from 2001. The fragrance has a nice tobacco quality, unfortunately without the wonderful dried fruit nuance.
In the base, I don't really smell patchouli or sandalwood distinctly. More dominant are the musk and diffuse woody accents. Although "dominant" is too strong a term given the weak performance in the dry down. There is a woody, slightly sweet note, but it’s not really tangible. It’s just there...

It's a shame that the widespread trend towards faceless, polished, crowd-pleasing fragrances continues here. "Michael Kors for Men" is not only more boring than its predecessor, but its longevity and projection are also significantly weaker.

Statements

9 short views on the fragrance

Chnokfir

8 years ago

4Scent 2.5Longevity 2.5Sillage

5

Insignificant sweet-bitter concoction. The original Michael Kors scent is unrecognizable. Unfathomable.

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Velamint

2 years ago

9Scent 5Longevity 6Sillage

2

This scent DNA is just my style. Resinous/sweet with a hint of leather and patchouli. Unfortunately, it's very weak and no longer available.

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FFL

6 years ago

6Scent 5Longevity 5Sillage

2

A spice bomb that completely avoids flowers. Anise and sage are dominant. Edgy, masculine. Unfortunately not long-lasting. Good and affordable.

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AndreasK

10 years ago

7Scent 7.5Longevity 5Sillage

2

Reminds me of Chanel Allure Homme with its spicy, aromatic woodiness, but it's more complex and a bit more cacophonous than that.

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DeReinermaen

4 years ago

7.5Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

1

Bought at the airport for a beach vacation and since then a contender for hot days. Deliciously spicy, woody, and special. Sillage unfortunately weak.

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