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Siam 1928 1997

7.7 / 10 104 Ratings

A popular perfume by Siam 1928 for men, released in 1997. The scent is woody-spicy. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Woody

Spicy

Leathery

Sweet

Resinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Elemi resin

Cardamom

Coriander

Star anise

Tarragon

Thyme

Bergamot

Heart Notes

Suede

Frankincense

Pipe tobacco

Rectangular Eyebrow

Base Notes

Sandalwood

Dried fruits Plum

Plum

Patchouli

Petrified Gluestick

Perfumers

Harry Frémont, DSM-Firmenich

Ratings

Scent

7.7104 Ratings

Longevity

7.085 Ratings

Sillage

6.683 Ratings

Bottle

7.187 Ratings

Value for money

7.416 Ratings

Submitted by DonVanVliet · last update on 01/20/2026.

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Interesting Facts

The fragrance was awarded the "Fragrance of the Year – Men's Luxury" prize by the Fragrance Foundation in 2002.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Michael for Men / Michael Kors for Men (2001) (After Shave) by Michael Kors

Michael for Men After Shave

Michael Kors for Men (2014) Eau de Toilette

Tobacolor

Frank No. 2

Reviews

9 in-depth fragrance descriptions

03/15/2023

ArkangeL
162 Reviews

ArkangeL

1

Hidden Gem

Michael by Michael Kors was released 2001 and demonstrates that standards for concentrations have shifted. This is an EDT but truly behaves like an EDP, outperforming most mainstream selections today. This represents a time when the MK brand was very classy and was all about luxury. Michael is a lost treasure. This is a mildly sweet and ashy tobacco, complimented by fruity notes. There is also that signature note of suede that Mr. Kors used in his original fragrances. It puts you in the mind of D&G The One for Men, launched 7 years after MK's Michael release. They both feature coriander, cardamom, tobacco and an opening note of citrus. A great business-casual or date night fragrance with intense longevity for an Eau de Toilette. An amazing hidden gem, if you can find it. However, if you already own this then keep a firm grip on it.

Updated on 03/15/2023

12/21/2020

10Scent 8Longevity 6Sillage

Nwhite
31 Reviews

Nwhite

1

Michael Kors Michael For Men (2001)

A favorite tobacco forward fragrance that doesn't smell like anything else out there as it is both retro and modern all at once.

Even the 2014 re-issue has a much different composition, while maintaining only a touch of the original's backbone. I really enjoy both versions, but reach for the vintage more often especially in cooler weather.

Fortunately, the vintage is still widely available on-line in 1, 2.5, and 4 oz bottles so check it out while you still can.

Michael Kors produces a full line for men today, but in 2001 there was only one choice - "Michael"... and he got it right the first time.

4.5 stars.

04/11/2024

8Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Guitar2016
233 Reviews

Guitar2016

1

Fruity Warm Spicy and Tobacco

It is a great scent, Elegant, Sweet, Smoky and Tobacco. In comparison with new reformulation Michael Kors in 2014 , I prefer new one more , because it is less sweet and more modern and it is not smoky with Tobacco vibe undertone. Overall, I'm so happy that I have it in my collection , Nowadays It is hard to find and very Rare , Longevity is good, The Dried Fruits , Caraway and Tobacco notes are dominant in this perfume. Highly Recommended.

Thumbs Up.
Rating : 8 / 10

06/15/2025

9.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

SwabGames
86 Reviews

SwabGames

1

Michael Kors Michael for Men: Classic American Style

At first, when I brought the bottle to my nose, I immediately felt the freshness of bergamot and fresh-spicy spruce notes. When I applied the perfume to my hand, it immediately began to play with fresh notes with a sweet shade of tarragon in accompaniment with the specific spice of cinnamon and cardamom, creating a feeling of the presence of leather in the chords, and spruce resin is distantly felt with a characteristic spruce aroma. In the middle, suede opens up as if it were soft and tender leather with a specific fresh-spicy shade, with the addition of incense, which is felt as a smoky-balsamic aroma and a little tobacco, which responds with a slightly earthy shade. As a result, it turns out to be moderately "muscular", but also somewhere tender middle. At the end, dried fruits and plums begin to smell, revealing spicy-fruity notes with shades of plum sweetness, with the addition of woody-earthy notes of patchouli and sandalwood. Very unusual and out of the trend of current perfumes for men, as for me.

01/19/2020

7.5Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

Smellavision
205 Reviews

Smellavision

An acquired taste for.. prunes ?!

So, this one was a blind buy from my side.
Enjoyed it at first, heavy on the tobacco, plum, incense, cinnamon and a slight hint of cardamum. After wearing it a few times, I got a recurring smell of prunes (yes, PRUNES) coming through which started annoying me. Also, I feel it somehow smells dated - not old school, but dated, I can't quite put my finger on it. Anyway, after some months I finally gave in and swapped it for another scent.
Sillage and longevity are just fine and I like it, but somehow it's just not me.
I advise you to test it once or twice before buying.

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