Michael Kors for Men

15 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• beto_ruiz

  January 13, 2015

  

  Michael Kors for Men is a delicious, warm and romantic fragrance. One of the best oriental woody scents I’ve smelled in recent years; I’m surprised there aren’t more reviews, I consider it one of the best launches of 2014. Its opening is strong and slightly sweet, I distinguish the bergamot and star anise, but after 5 minutes you notice the incense and tobacco, mixed so well that they smell pleasantly and give warmth and masculinity. This is softened thanks to the suede. The base is ambered with sweet and soft woods. I feel it in the style of The One by D&G and La Nuit by YSL, ideal for romance and with slight advantages over them for better longevity and projection. More for afternoons or nights, or fresh days; during the day use moderating applications. I don’t recommend blind buying, but it deserves to be tested. Well done Michael Kors on its only fragrance for gentlemen.

• beto_ruiz

  January 19, 2015

  

  Michael Kors for Men is a delicious, warm, and romantic fragrance, and I believe it is one of the best woody orientals of recent years. I am surprised it has so few reviews and consider it a star launch of 2014. The opening is strong and sweet with bergamot and star anise, but after five minutes the incense and tobacco blend beautifully, providing warmth and masculinity, later softened by suede. The base is ambered with sweet woods. I detect it in the style of The One by D&G and La Nuit de YSL, ideal for afternoons or evenings, and although it should be moderated for daytime, it has better longevity and projection than them. Do not buy it blindly, but it deserves a try. Well done to Michael Kors for making their only men’s fragrance so good!

• MTBTRANCE

  November 22, 2015

  

  It smells very much like its predecessor, ‘Michael for Men’, but without that tobacco. What I notice is anise, thyme, suede, and incenses (sandalwood). Its longevity and trail are moderate, not as potent as the original with its exquisite blend of tobacco and anise which made it a beast among tobacco fragrances. Here, tobacco is replaced by suede, making it more suitable for sporty and informal use because it is not intrusive.

• MTBTRANCE

  December 4, 2015

  

  Michael Kors has a similar opening to its predecessor Michael for Men without the tobacco note, it smells of anise, thyme, suede and incenses (sandalwood). Its longevity and trail are medium, not as potent as the first Michael with that exquisite note of tobacco and anise that made it a Master among tobacco fragrances. Here that note is replaced by suede, more for sporty and informal use as it’s not intrusive.

• Tami Franco

  August 2, 2016

  

  Michael Kors for Men by Michael Kors (don’t confuse with Michael by Michael Kors, a similar fragrance in scent and packaging) is a pleasantly surprising fragrance of our times that has quite a bit of the past times, fortunately in a positive sense of the essence of perfumery from decades ago, although something negative also comes along with it. Created in 2014, it looks on paper as a relatively complex fragrance and, when compared with today’s launches, you will surely lean towards considering it very complex, although objectively it isn’t that much. The work has several important positive points to judge it. First, the type of scent is deep and complex, it achieves dignity in both titles. The family is, indeed, oriental woody as the nomenclature indicates, and I would add semi-gourmand, as I perceive a point of honeyed sweetness that unfortunately barely feels on my skin and yes more on dry down. This vein isn’t the most notable but it gives an almost necessary balance to a perfume that otherwise feels a bit rough for today’s noses (on my skin it behaves more so). I deduct some points for some notes around its life (sage, incense), but it’s subjective and I don’t think it will bother most; objectively I consider it quite dignified. Regarding the behaviour, from the start it’s loaded with thyme and pepper, which increases with the middle notes of sage and incense. This is the least pleasant stage in my judgement. The dry down reminded me a bit of Kouros (careful, it doesn’t resemble it entirely), not only in the strong, complex, musky, sensual and raw wild scent (not in the sense of a Million or The One, be careful), but also in presence and personality. This is the last great virtue: the performance. I tested it alongside three others and it surpassed them hands down: notable trail and above all longevity. I recommend sparing use and in winter. As if that weren’t enough, it has the virtue of a standout price, compared to the average, which in Argentina is a miracle because all prices are crazy. The 120 ml bottle is around 1600 pesos. Lovers of old perfumes have here a reprimand of that 80s phenomenon. Michael Kors for Men is a meddling star in the night of current mediocrity. Scent: 7/10 Trail: 7/10 Longevity: 8/10 Versatility: 4/10.

• Tami Franco

  August 12, 2016

  

  Michael Kors for Men is a 2014 gem that blends the classics of the 80s with modern perfumery; it isn’t overly complex but is certainly dignified. It’s a woody oriental with a semi-gourmand touch that, on my skin, feels more rugged and less sweet than on paper, though that hint of honey helps to balance it. I find the sage and incense notes slightly bothersome, which is very subjective, but objectively it is a solid perfume. The opening with thyme and pepper is intense, and as it dries down it reminds me of Kouros: strong, musky, sensual, and full of personality, nothing like those generic scents. Its great virtue is performance; it outperformed three other fragrances in trail and longevity. Ideally, use it sparingly in winter. Furthermore, the price is a miracle in Argentina, with the 120ml bottle costing around 1,600 pesos. It is a reinvention of the great hits of the 80s amidst today’s mediocrity. Scent: 7/10 Trail: 7/10 Longevity: 8/10 Versatility: 4/10

• MANOLETE

  September 24, 2016

  

  Sorry to the previous user, nothing personal but please stop with the reformulation ghost, it’s getting boring. Enjoy the fragrances instead of complaining that they were better 20 years ago. In ten years you’ll say ‘In 2016 they were great, now they’re rubbish’. The world evolves, obviously fragrances don’t smell like in 1972, 1995 or 2000, everything changes. Probably 99% of the world, for those for whom fragrances are just toothpaste or shampoo, don’t want to last 16 hours projecting their smell 10 metres away, nor do their family or colleagues. You have to adapt and enjoy instead of complaining. Imagine how everything changes, there are even four-door Ferraris and Porsches and there are the purists complaining, saying Enzo is rolling in his grave. Same with music, superhero movies, the NBA and a thousand other things. Leave the past behind and don’t sour yourself over an uncertain future. PS: Those who say it’s going to get worse every day, let me tell you a story: in 2004 I had a Nokia 1100, a tiny phone, and there were those who said ‘Uh, in ten years Nokia will manufacture mobile phones the size of a domino tile, they won’t be handled, they’ll be lost’. And they would sour. Today 2016, that company doesn’t exist and mobile phones are bigger than bricks. I went off on a tangent, nothing personal. Greetings.

• fatumdominus

  September 29, 2016

  

  They look like aliens, people from other worlds who don’t compare fragrances from the 60s, 70s and 80s with what’s sold today in 2016, because they shove it right in your face, and poor the one who doesn’t understand ends up with a One Cent or eats the packaging of the other alien in the shape of a jester’s cup. Well, I was harsh, I admit it. Everyone to their own, but it’s getting harder every day to find something good that leaves you satisfied with your tastes, whims or eccentricities. For anyone who once could wear a Balenciaga Pour Homme with two sprays and walk into a party, bar or nightclub, everyone would look at you with a face saying ‘what scent are you wearing?’. Those do exist, they cost from $300, there are many, and if you want excellent scents that please, since it’s personal, well, good taste has a price and fame always costs. I respect and applaud some comments standing up, the logic is to go out with the plugs in the game so people react and let this orgy of messing up and reformulating the whole life pass. Thanks and I accept anything that comes to mind, I respect you and I like it.

• alfredo hernandez

  September 30, 2016

  

  I believe that in the past things were made to last: cars, music, fragrances, appliances. The technology of the time didn’t clash with commerce, and manufacturers took pride in their products (inputs were cheap and the land provided enough), but that was a double-edged strategy: people didn’t buy frequently, which led them to bankruptcy or great ups and downs, plus it exhausted non-renewable resources. They also used substances harmful to health, such as lead in petrol or paints. Today, technology is better but clashes with commerce and planetary care. Marketing studies have advanced and strategies have changed: despite having the technology to make eternal products, things are designed for short lives to achieve more turnover, sales, and sustainability. In fragrances, there’s an extra point against: the prohibited use of certain substances good for quality and longevity because they are harmful to some groups. There are also regulations on planetary resources, which has led to the use of molecules synthesised in laboratories for scent and fixation. Let’s enjoy the ‘vintage’ now because soon it will be just a memory and quality will be worse. In the near future, decent quality will be for a few rich people only; the rest will consume what comes, mainly from China. I’m not against it because feeding billions is a serious job that requires sophisticated strategies, much industry, and turnover, all based on professional studies that decide the course. We have to make do with what is offered in fragrances or gather many more dollars to buy something decent. We are in an era where we can still get something good, yes, but it will be costly.

• alfredo hernandez

  October 1, 2016

  

  In the past, things were made to last: cars, music, perfumes, appliances. The technology of the time did not clash with commerce, and manufacturers took pride in their products (inputs were cheap and the land produced enough). But it was a double-edged sword: people did not buy frequently, leading to bankruptcies or ups and downs, as well as depleting non-renewable resources. They also used substances harmful to health, such as lead in petrol and paints. Today technology is better but clashes with commerce and planetary care. Marketing has advanced and strategies have changed: despite being able to create eternal products, items are designed for short lifespans to increase turnover, sales, and sustainability. In perfumes there is an extra point: certain substances are forbidden from formulas because they harm some groups (although they provided quality and longevity). There are also regulations regarding planetary resources, which forces the use of more laboratory synthetic molecules for scent and fixation. Let us enjoy the ‘vintage’, which will soon be a memory and quality will decline. The near future will be quality only for the rich; the rest will consume what comes, mostly from China. I am not against this, because feeding billions requires sophisticated strategies, huge industry, and turnover, all based on professional studies. Remember: those who do not measure cannot control or decide the direction. We must make do with what is offered or gather more dollars for something decent. We are in an era where we can still get something good, provided it is costly.

• Diegos

  December 21, 2016

  

  To be honest, I’ve only tested it on the box and it already seemed sublime. It was time to smell something different, I swear I haven’t been able to do that lately. I’m going to buy it to test it properly. I’ll expand my opinion later.

• jerry7474

  February 26, 2021

  

  Michael Kors for Men: If you love tobacco, anise, suede, and amber, this is a direct hit to the heart. It has seemed like an olfactory delight, a scent that invites you to get closer and is addictive. It’s contemporary and, best of all, not trendy. It leaves a lasting impression on the memory the moment you smell it. Very versatile, suitable for any situation or weather. An essential for the singular man. The performance has been top: it projects a lot for the first two hours (noticeable in a medium-sized office), and lasted about 6 or 7 hours on my first wear, with the final phase clinging to the skin. I loved it, an excellent purchase. Note: it’s hard to find, but it can be done. It worked brilliantly on a date at a bistro, perfect for hitting on someone (my wife gets angry every time I use it). Scent: 10, Projection: 7, Longevity: 8. Recommended.

• monsieurleather

  March 18, 2021

  

  I struggled greatly to find this fragrance at a reasonable price. Truthfully, I would have preferred the original Michael for its notes, but the fact is that MKM started with a ‘wow!’, then bored me in two days, and now has me marvelled. The culprits of that ups and downs were the thyme and sage: I do not know how they are used in perfumery with that strong, intrusive smell, and at times give it a fresh-mentholated-herbal touch that prevents it from being a 10, although for me it is a 9.5. To my taste they clash, but they do not ruin this magnificent fragrance; they simply mean you need days to love it and get used to that moment where those notes are most evident. Surely, substituting the thyme and sage with pipe tobacco and a sherry-like vetiver would have been a masterpiece. The opening with anise and elemi is impressive; if there were a fresh/daily cologne with that opening scent (even if linear) it would be my favourite, what a delight! The aniseed/sweet touch blends masterfully with the freshness and energy of elemi, giving a different citrus, like a luminous breeze. Although it lasts only 15 minutes, it keeps me sniffing non-stop; it is excellently made. The first part of the heart is where that herbal/spiced note is most noticeable that does not suit it well; fortunately, the suede and anise take over quickly and the sage reduces its potency, giving a balsamic sense that suits it very well. All that sweetens the fragrance, removing harshness, incense enters with a woody character and not too smoky, and finally the patchouli and sandalwood (not noticed separately) give that unctuousness of the end. In the heart, the whole ensemble gives the idea of slightly ambered tobacco, although I do not know if it has those notes, they are not declared. For me it would be a woody amber oriental. On skin, two sprays on the wrist last 8 hours or more; the first 2-3 minutes I smell it perfectly without bringing the nose close. The same with 6-7 sprays in the armpit, chest, and neck for outdoors. It is a masculine fragrance that distils class, with an ‘American’ olfactory style, the fragrance of a perfect gentleman from the Hamptons. It is versatile, within good taste, be it sport, casual, chic, or suit. The particularity is that it could be a conquest on a third date repeating the fragrance; it conveys that the man is serious. I do not feel it suitable for temperatures over 25-30 degrees. It is very far from the youthful sphere and ambroxan trends like Invictus or Million, and that is why many people did not even hear of its existence, as Michael Kors is associated with women’s handbags and is hardly found anymore. It is a pity, because MKM is a true marvel that could also be the dressing or elegant fragrance for a young person who likes 1 Million. Totally recommended for those with good taste. It is an all-in-one: it has the most energetic part of the beginning, another rugged, another elegant, another balsamic and restful, and another sweet and welcoming (where it becomes more unisex, being masculine). It is one of those fragrances that a woman loves in a man. Perhaps the brand status is not equal, but for its quality and scent it deserves paying what is asked for some mediocre Dior, YSL, or Chanel. It goes straight into my top 10 and I feel it will soon be my signature fragrance. Note for me: I will have to buy several before it becomes just a memory in the history of perfumery. Au revoir! PS: May the heavens allow me to meet its older brother Michael and possess it too.

• monsieurleather

  March 19, 2021

  

  It took me a lot of effort to find this fragrance at a reasonable price. Truthfully, given its notes, I would have preferred the original Michael more, but the reality is that MKM started with a ‘wow’, bored me after the first two days, and now has me utterly captivated. I believe the culprits behind this ups and downs are thyme and sage; one smells very strong and intrusive, while the other gives it a fresh, mentholated, herbal tone that prevents it from being a perfect 10, though for me, it’s a 9.5. To my taste, those notes clash, but they don’t ruin this magnificent fragrance, they just mean you need a few days to get used to them. Surely, if they replaced the thyme and sage with pipe tobacco and a slightly fortified touch like sherry, it would be a masterpiece. The opening with anise and elemi is impressive; if there were a fresh cologne with that opening scent (even if linear), it would be my favourite, what a delight! The aniseated/sweet touch blends masterfully with the freshness of elemi, like a luminous citrus breeze. Although it lasts only 15 minutes, it keeps me sniffing non-stop; it’s excellently made. The heart is where the herbal/spicy notes are most noticeable, which don’t suit it well, but suede and anise take control while sage reduces its potency, giving a balsamic character. All this sweetens the fragrance, removing its roughness; woody incense replaces the smoky note, and finally, patchouli and sandalwood (which I don’t detect separately) add creaminess at the end. In the heart, it suggests ambered tobacco, though I’m not sure if it contains those notes; to me, it seems like a woody amber oriental. On the skin, two sprays on the wrist last 8 hours or more; I can smell the first 2-3 hours without bringing my nose close. The same applies with 6-7 sprays on the armpits, chest, and neck for outdoors. It’s a masculine fragrance that distils class, with an ‘American’ olfactory style, that of a perfect Hamptons gentleman. It’s versatile, good taste, suitable for sport, casual, chic, or a suit. It’s a conquering fragrance to repeat on a third date, conveying that a man is serious. It’s not suitable for temperatures above 25-30 degrees. It’s far from the youthful, ambroxan-dominated sphere, and that’s why many don’t know it, as Michael Kors is associated with women’s handbags and it’s hard to find. It’s a pity, because MKM is a wonder that also works for dressing up or elegant wear if you like 1 Million. Totally recommended for those with good taste. It’s an all-in-one: it has the energetic part, the wild part, the elegant part, the balsamic part, and the sweet, welcoming part (more unisex, though masculine). It’s one of those that a woman loves in a man. Perhaps the brand status isn’t equal, but for quality and scent, it’s worth paying what some mediocre Dior, YSL, or Chanel fragrances charge. It goes straight into my top 10 and will soon be my signature. Note for myself: I’ll have to buy several before it becomes just a memory. Au revoir! PS: May the heavens allow me to find its older brother, Michael, and own it too.

• jonduszkin

  July 12, 2024

  

  One of the latest additions to my collection, and I found it at a price that’s simply unbeatable. It’s a gentleman’s fragrance, imposing yet not disruptive. It opens aromatic, complex, and mysterious, commanding respect. After a few minutes, the sweet and floral notes emerge and intensify. By the hour, the powerful and intriguing opening returns and persists until the end. The longevity is average, around 4 to 6 hours (by the sixth hour, it’s barely detectable on the skin, smelling faintly of illness), and the projection is good for the first three hours. If you like dressing in a shirt, wearing smart shoes, and carrying a carefree attitude, there’s no doubt you should own this.