104 community ratings

Michael for Men / Michael Kors for Men (2001) (Eau de Toilette)

2001MenClassic

7.7/ 10

Community score
104 ratings

Michael Kors Michael for Men / Michael Kors for Men is a discontinued men's scent that moves from a spicy tarragon, star anise and cardamom opening into a sweet, smoky heart of pipe tobacco, suede and sandalwood.

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Skunky's take: The fruity side leads; a bright, juicy start.

How does it perform?

From 87 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.4 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

85% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Tarragon Star anise Thyme Cardamom Coriander Bergamot Elemi resin

Heart notesfirst few hours

Frankincense Suede

Pipe tobacco

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Dried fruits Sandalwood Patchouli Plum

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky

What does Michael for Men / Michael Kors for Men (2001) (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though business and daily wear also get votes. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Tom Ford Extreme and Penhaligon's Halfeti Leather have a close profile.

It opens with bergamot and elemi resin brightening the spices, while thyme and coriander add a dry herbal edge. The heart of frankincense, suede and pipe tobacco turns smoky and leathery. In the base, plum and dried fruits pull it towards a fruity sweetness, with patchouli and sandalwood giving a woody, earthy floor.