Starlight Shimmer

Based on the notes alone, I would NEVER expect this to smell the way it does. I was out with my boyfriend's sister, sampling perfumes in Priceline, and initially overlooked the bottles in this line for their gaudy, but girly appearance (never do this, kids. That was my first bad decision). However, when I was talking to the sales associate that I wanted to sample Marc Jacobs' Decadence, she said, "If you think that's your vibe, DEFINITELY try Starlight Shimmer. It's amazing." This was her suggestion, as she herself liked the same sort of perfumes I did, and she adored this. Oh. My. Heavens. The second it was on my skin, I new I had smelled it before. But that also meant, I knew I needed to have it. This smells almost identical to Valentino Donna Noir Absolu, which was a purchase I had planned on making prior to this perfume. I loved the leathery, musky, boozy feel that perfume had. And when I sprayed this on, I got almost exactly the same scent. It was just denser, and thicker, and richer, which I was so down for. The oddest part about these two perfumes is that VDNA only shares a single note with this perfume: rose. And I can not smell it in either of those fragrances. If I had to choose between VDNA and this perfume, I'd pick this one. Not only for the fact that it smells like an amped up version of VDNA, but it can be found significantly cheaper as well. Priceline has fragrance sales regularly, and you can get this at a huge discount you can't get VDNA on. I'd recommend this to people who really, really like heavy orientals. The title of "Starlight Shimmer", is a lot sweeter, innocent and sparkly than the perfume itself, which better matches the dark nature of black bottle itself.

I have to say this is such a beautiful scent! Have been wanting to try perfumes from MK shimmer line for a couple years now, but often the prices a bit more than I’m willing to spend for blind buys (over $50). I lucked up in finding a 3.4oz bottle on Poshmark for about $23, and totally worth every penny. Initial spray is reminiscent to something in my middle-eastern fragrances. I’m suspecting it’s the combination of rose and saffron, which are often used accords. The amber gives this is warm and cozy vibe, but it’s not dense to point that I would say this is exclusively a nighttime fragrance. Did a blind buy of Mason Alhambra Baroque Satin Oud, and I won’t go as far as to say it’s a dupe, but it’s giving me very similar vibes on the dry down. For $20 if you’re looking for a substitute, I would try Baroque Satin Oud.

This is a gorgeous rose/saffron/oud scent that is very comfortable for a person new to this combo of notes. If you've ever smelled any of the Ro's Argan products from lush (my fav), I was shocked to realize this perfume is a stronger and more sophisticated version of that scent. I also own Twilight shimmer and I think the oud in that one is more pronounced than in Starlight shimmer. In Starlight I find the rose to be the most prominent note. I cannot comment on longevity as I've not had the opportunity to wear this one out in the world yet. This one is a perfect night time scent and has a strong projection. I think you might be able to get away with this during the day in the winter as well if you spray more lightly.

I think the names don't match with the bottle design! I always remember this being Midnight Shimmer, because it's black. I like the bottle and love the scent. As a person who loves fresh scents, I crave sometimes something warmer and darker. I thought first buying Black Opium or it's flanker, but BO is a bit linear and too sweet for my taste after all. Starlight Shimmer is exactly what I was looking for. I had tested the 3 Shimmers some time ago, and had hard time remembering which one I loved. It was Starlight with it's beautiful rose-saffron-amber notes, and I do smell oud in it. I might even get some stronger oud-perfumes in the future, but now I really enjoy Starlight Shimmer.

It’s so weird that there are almost no information or reviews about this parfum so far. Like I’m really surprised why no body mentions or review this. I tried it the other day and the longevity was Super. I tried nothing before that lasted so long on me. To me it smells like a less/no sweet version of Dior addict, something is less girly about it but it smells really fancy and deep,not a fresh sent but smells expensive clean 😄 I already ordered mine .

Smooth entry into this scent profile, but the feminine lean is stronger. I sense Montale/Mancera vibes, Starlight just doesn't challenge near as much. My favorite Kors perfume by a wide margin, bought my wife a few bottles at a great price and it has been fantastic in cooler weather. Took a risk on 50ml of Mystique, now THAT is a challenge...much spicier to start, much sweeter to finish. Starlight is, to me, much more agreeably balanced.

I love this scent. it is almost identical to Carolina Herrera good girl ‘supreme. It is sexy, smoky and has a beautiful sillage. It is the better of the two (twilight) that I have in the Shimmer series in my opinion. The twilight is not a favorite. the starlight I think is classy and feminine. If you’re a huge floral person probably not for you.

It’s very sexy, soft yet strong, the saffron hints at a little spicy. Midnight is more musky and nice but the twilight has this caustic note, don’t know what it is that doesn’t agree with me. This one is gorgeous and I will be taking this one into the fall season, perfect. Stays long and kinda strong, not if you go light handedly. Love!

a must have!! I already own and love the other two - Midnight Shimmer and Twilight Shimmer so I def have to get my Hands on this as well. teh most beautiful bottles ever and the most beautiful scent

This may be the most beautiful thing I've ever smelled. Starlight Shimmer is delicious, slightly mysterious, projects enticingly, and overall makes me feel radiant. Absolutely in love with this.

give me similar vibs to goood girl DNA the sillage is sooo bad and the Lasting is good update : i guess im in love any other similar perfumes suggestions plzzz

In a 34 year old Male and I love it reminds of gucci guilty absolute pour femme!!! Adding to my collection for sure

This is a beautiful spicy sweet rose upon application, but after a few hours I'm getting a sour smell. The same thing happens when I wear Delina Exclusif, I'm assuming there is sandalwood in the note pyramid, bc that's what javanol or evernyl, another synthetic sandalwood, does to me. It's a shame bc I like it. I'm going to continue to use it, just have some alcohol wipes available. I just have a 30 ml so no biggie, but the search for the perfect sweet, spicy rose continues. I'm editing this on 5/3. I have to say I really like this. I was over spraying and causing the sour smell. I have a tendency to do that with a fragrance I really like. It doesn't take much of this fragrance bc it's strong and well blended. Two spays left a gorgeous amber/spicy/saffron, slightly sweet rose that lasted a good six hours with a little over arms length sillage. Lovely and a definite keeper. One thing, this is a second cousin to Kayali Sweet Diamond Pink Pepper. But that one has musk and gives a different dry down. Both beautiful, but not dupes by any means. I like both and enjoy them, but they aren't interchangeable, imo. But if you like SDPP, this one should be a successful blind buy.

I am not sure how this perfume does not have oud. It smells like a standard rose and oud frag with a warmth that is ostensibly amber. Perhaps the notes used to give the impression of amber are what I'm reading, and that's the burnt smokiness. Regardless of what witchcraft was used, I quite like this one. It is a toned-down rose-oud scent that wears for a long time and doesn't overwhelm. I've had this in the crook of my elbows for the last 7 hours and it is still going strong. (I was inspired by the writer below who mentioned combining SS with Addict...I'm not brave enough yet after the la fille de Berlin and Calligraphy Rose fiasco to layer them, but I was curious to see what both scents wafting off my arm would do...it does give a nice sweet and smokey vibe throughout the day.) UPDATE: this frag is the little engine that could. I've had it on almost 24 hours, and even after a shower I can still faintly smell its woodiness in the crook of my elbows.

Starlight Shimmer is like an abstract amber with melted caramel on top, vanilla and a hint of oud. The oud came across for the first hour or two as something like beer. Eventually the fermented hoppy, alcoholic, yeasty hay-like note dissipated then turned slightly spicy and earthy. I was expecting this to be a rose perfume, but the rose note is either missing or drowning in the sea of sticky amber. It is also intensely sweet, nearly gourmand, which is not what I expected. Update: After wearing this for a full day I can report that the deep dry down featured more, but not all of the notes I was expecting this to have. After 4-6 hours it gets spicier, muskier and loses the overt sweetness of the first few hours. I love the remainder of the scent it left on the sweater I was wearing.

Based from the notes in this fragrance, it is definitely not something that I would typically reach for. But I saw Starlight Shimmer on sale on the Ulta website yesterday and I have heard lots of really great reviews about the shimmer line from Michael Kors. So, I just decided to blind buy and see what it was all about. Again, based on the notes I was not expecting it to smell the way that it does. Its very boozy spicy vanilla almost oud-y, even though there is no vanilla and no oud that's what comes to my nose. It is very sweet but its also deep and rich. I'll definitely be reaching for this more in late summer for nighttime, and for the fall and winter. Its a keeper for sure.

i can smell definitely the first spray the sandalwood incense note so strong but after a few minutes this lowers its intensity although keep going sandalwood note at least that's the one I perceive the most, i can't perceive other notes just that one, the projection and sillage are moderate but i can say this fragrance is ok like a work day or a picnic afternoon with your partner or family. To finish, I think it is a very wearable fragrance due to its mysterious touch and softness at the same time.

For an inexpensive perfume from Marshalls this is very nice. Warm and sultry. My husband really likes it on me. This was a blind buy based on a review that said this smelled nearly identical to Valentino Donna Noir Absolu. I wouldn't say they're nearly identical but definitely in the same family. The Valentino is a little more complex. I can smell the boozy plum liqueur in that one and it's missing from this one. But this is a solid like and it's got great longevity.

This is not an amber fragrance. It is dominant rose, saffron and some woods. It is very pretty, a little plastic, and not anywhere near as powerful as Oud Bouquet or Shaghaf Oud. Not even really oudy. It reads more like a dry cedar to me. Not sweet. Reminds me a bit of some Lattafa frags, like a tame sister of Raghba Wood Intense. I like it and am glad I have it but a Middle Eastern fragrance it is not. Much safer for office wear. Not as out there.

This is not the rose forward scent I was hoping for. It’s not terrible but I do not like amber so this will not be something I reach for often. it is also very sweet. Longevity is great and projection is also good. Amber lovers, give it a try.