Midnight Shimmer
Perfumer: Hamid Merati-Kashani
69 ratings
From your scent profile
Michael Kors Midnight Shimmer is a sweet, floral women's scent built around quince, jasmine and vanilla.
Skunky's take: When coat weather arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.
How does it perform?
From 77 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
75% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
OrientalWhat does Midnight Shimmer smell like?
Most voters place it in winter and fall, with spring well behind. It leans towards leisure and night-out wear, while daily and business use also get votes. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters read it as feminine. Houbigant Vanille Impériale and Avon Far Away (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.
The top of quince, jasmine and freesia gives a floral, fruity start. In the heart, vanilla, blond woods and amberwood sweeten it and add a woody warmth. Moss, Peru balsam and musk leave a powdery, creamy trail at the base.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Quince
- Jasmine
- Freesia
First hours
- Vanilla
- Blond woods
- Amberwood
Towards evening
- Moss
- Peru balsam
- Musk
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 38%Winter
- 36%Autumn
- 18%Spring
- 8%Summer
Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer- Casual23%
- Nighttime23%
- Daytime20%
- Evening18%
- Office16%
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
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48% matchLa Belle Le Parfum
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48% matchGaultier² (2022)
Jean Paul Gaultier · 2022
48% matchTruth or Dare
Madonna · 2012
48% matchBurberry for Women
Burberry · 1995
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Last updated: October 26, 2026