Michael for Men

It is another banal day in what you always thought would have lent itself to the American view of paradise. A beautiful home, a loving family, good friends, yoga classes...whatever. You're staring at your spice rack - coriander, tarragon, anise, cinnamon, cardamom, caraway....what the hell am I doing here? Where's the risk? Why does tomorrow have to be like every other day? Compelled, you adorn your most dangerous outfit, faded and torn jeans and a sueded leather jacket, and light the finest cigar you've been saving for that 'special occasion' - whatever the hell that was supposed to be. You look like death - the sexiest version, that is...sexy as death...hell? Who gives a fuck - you're going to kill it. You go out in search of trouble, in search of meaning, connection, a foolish affair - anything to make you feel alive again. You exude smoked seude and tobacco - that of a phoenix that has risen from the ashes of a past life. After hours of sheepish glances and other shenanigans, you wind up at some new nightclub blasting something you didn't know was a thing. This has to be a mistake...you go in anyways. You scan the room - somewhere in the neon strobing you see the trouble you've been seeking. You make your way over and strike up a conversation - it's painful and awkward but it's new, it's revitalizing. She oozes plums and honey - you want a bite. She invites you back to her place, you don't refuse. Her place reeks of patchouli, incense, and sandalwood...she still smells like heaven - your debauchery ensues to an exhilarating end. You fall asleep in each other's arms - this is the closest she comes to finding love in an ephemeral world. Morning disturbs your flight of fancy - you must return to that bittersweet life. You politely exit - the night of passion clings firmly to your skin...the decadent plum, the hippie sandalwood, the honeyed tobacco, the smoked suede, and the nutty musk of carnal desires. You feel different, a little wicked - you wouldn't have it any other way. Day 55 - The blind Listening to: Radiohead - All I Need Disclaimer: I've never done this in my life - I've heard countless stories and seen things that have lent to this review. Again, it's an elaboration on a theme - I hope you enjoy it! Notes: This is for the old version - the new one is similar but it lacks the honeyed plum note that makes this gorgeous! The opening is a bit of a kitchen, minus the sink - a touch of tarragon, anise, a smoked caraway, a pinch of coriander, and a powdery cinnamon. All of this is expertly blended with a rich tobacco note that is paired with a smoky suede note all drenched in a beautiful honeyed plum. Parts of this are dangerous and parts are nearly edible! The base brings touches of sandalwood (connects the honeyed plum and tobacco), a dry patchouli (to accent the suede), and incense (furthers the smoke note in tobacco and suede). As it gets quieter, the scent becomes more of a smoky and musky skin with just a touch of sweet - this fume is divine and is in my top 6 for a reason! It lasts from 8 to 14 hours on my skin and can easily be worn by either sex - try not to let this beauty get to your head!

This is outstanding. The plum and dried fruit is strong and persistent through the lifecycle. It's similar to Le Dandy by D'Orsay, but stronger performance. But Le Dandy has a stronger and more luxuriously delicious gourmand aspect, like rum-soaked spiced plum cake. Really good stuff. In fact, Michael for Men by Michael Kors and Le Dandy by D'Orsay would probably make a perfect layering pair. They have similar overall scent profiles, and it should offer the best of both: performance and lux gourmand scent. Maybe spray the Le Dandy on the upper torso or neck closer to the nose to enjoy the shorter-lived rum-soaked spice and plum cake in the opening and into the mid, while the longer-lasting and stronger-projecting Michael would shore up the mid and the far drydown. I also have John Varvatos OG, which is also similar although less so, so I might test a triple layering. I've been wearing a clone of Bond no. 9 Andy Warhol and comparing it to Michael for Men by Michael Kors. It was apparent the two were similar, mainly because of the shared plum note. Andy Warhol is closer to Michael for Men that John Varvatos Dark Rebel, that's for sure, and maybe even closer than the Varvatos OG. The main differences in Andy Warhol is that it is a bit less sweet, a bit more "creamy" and thick due to the amber note being more prominent, a little more smokey/earthy probably due to woody/oud accords, and the plum in Michael for Men manifests being paired with the dried fruits note in the base, and Michael for Men being a bit more Gourmand. I'm considering added Andy Warhol to this layering group. Update: I have tried the above suggested triple layering with Le Dandy and John Varvatos and it is fantastic! In fact, I now treat these three frags as one package in wearing. Can't recommend it enough. And fyi, even though I've never tried the 2014 reformulated version of this, called Michael Kors for Men, it seems to be the epitome of what "watered down" means. Weaker performance, different notes (plum and dried fruits in the base removed). This 2001 Michael by Michael Kors OG seems by the evidence to be CONSIDERABLY better than the 2014 slightly renamed reformulation. Oh, and this is NOT an "Aromatic Fougere" fragrance as listed on this page, no matter how you slice it.

Best Fall Fragrance 2016 / 2017 by youtube reviewer Gent Scents Michael for Men is an extremely good fragrance from a top designer. I didn't expect the richness, but this is made by Michael Kors, as a division of Givenchy thereby attesting to the quality of the notes. Definitely a spicy gourmand that packs a punch - and I mean that in a good way. If you want to be noticed - then this is a fragrance that stands out, in a good way. Some people have said it is a throwback to the 80's powerhouse boozy scents with its tobacco, vanilla, and leather. The boozy vibe is produced by the link of dark plum, anise, spices and tobacco. I don't believe a touch of rum is even included in the mix as the real source of booziness but you could fool me. The deeply masculine and traditional tone is determined by the chord of bergamot, dry woods, patchouli, tobacco and may be a touch of ambergris. The final outcome is simply comforting (in a boozy, smokey and leathery way), warm and conservative with undertones of honeyed tobacco and spices. It is a cozy and comfortable scent meant for intimacy. This is a skin scent, although it projects well from clothing (so a mix would be advised to get more longevity and sillage). Michael for Men has been around for more than a decade and I can see a distinct comparisons in the dried fruit to many John Varvatos fragrances. Great quality, excellent composition, exquisitely chic and lasts 6+ hours on my skin. After that, you can either reapply or move on. After all, you are left with a very sweet and expressive dry-down that is a nice memory - no reason to feel cheated. Michael Kors has created a masterpiece and still stands out after more than a decade. Very Good! Scent - 4.5+/5 stars; Longevity and Sillage - 3.5/5 stars; Overall - 4.5/5 stars for sheer enjoyment! Just like good sex, it doesn't last forever, but when it's good - it's damn good and you think of it often afterward...wanting more.

One of the "richest" scents I have ever smelled in terms of olfactive pyramid and its result on the skin. I must say this comparing with those colognes I see with lots of ingredients in their composition, in which the result is completely linear and simple, to the point of asking myself: “What about those notes A, B, and C that are here, in the pyramid?” In Michael for Men, this is different. It’s about one of those colognes that you can perfectly identify the existent notes and how they work. On my skin, the start is divinely spicy, with a wonderful and soft cinnamon, well blended with the star anise and beautiful notes of coriander and cardamom. The rest (bergamot, tarragon, etc.) I can’t feel with evidence. Its evolution has real notes of creamy tobacco, incense and, the comfortable part of this scent, with the suede. The base is hot and sweet at the same time. I feel sandalwood and plum. The notes of dried fruits are there, but I really don’t know the effect they cause. The result: a sophisticated, elegant, and masculine scent. It is important to remember that this one was made for a division of Givenchy, what allows me to say with confidence: “now I understand the great quality”. To finish my review, I am going to do something that I am not used to doing, which is point the target of this cologne: I can’t imagine an 18-year-old OR a punk OR a tattooed hunk guy with his CK underwear and his tight t-shirts wearing this cologne and having the proper success. This cologne reminds me of professional environments, formal occasions, and, above all things, men with the posture and attitude of gentlemen. Median projection with superb lasting. 10 stars!

Michael Taking as a reference the reviews of the English-speaking forum members, who are usually murderous and relentless with some of their American products, and those of my Spanish-speaking friends, I bought this fragrance blindly; Michael by Michael Kors, vintage edition 2001, and indeed, so many compliments, from so many people, of so many nationalities could not be wrong. It adheres very well to my skin and clothes, it is extremely orthodox and seriously does its job of making us smell good. The opening gives the sensation of being bland, equal to any scent, but when it dries the magic arrives. I don't find it too sweet, and I can feel the smell of plum, not when it is ripe, but rather a bit Sour/sweet and I feel it for several hours in my case. The tobacco note is fantastic, one of the best I have felt, it does not have the sweetness of The One D&G, or Pure Havane, because in this case it does not have a honeyed note that gives it that characteristic. I tried to perceive the cinnamon, but in vain, it was impossible to isolate it, despite being such a strong note. Age: 30+ Aroma: pleasant Longevity: supersonic close to skin Versatility: rather nocturnal and autumn. Bottle: regal, beautiful. Use it with caution because it is very sharp, in fact it can be used as a bladed weapon. Disadvantage: discontinued, difficult to find at a affordable price. The other thing is that it can be confused with the modern version, so read well before getting it. Anyway, a perfect fragrance for collection that makes us feel proud to own it and that would easily lead us to be unfaithful AND betray our personal fragrance.