Michael for Men

My bottle is the vintage with the name Michael placed horizontally at the top of the bottle, just under the cap. If you're familiar with the aromatic kind of tobacco in Dolce and Gabbana Pour Homme, then you'll recognize it here in Michael for Men. In the far dry-down, after a few hours, the semi-sweet fruity notes, suede, and patchouli become more apparent, though the tobacco remains front and center. It isn't nearly as dark and resinous as I thought it would be before getting it. It is, however, a very good fragrance for those transitional parts of the year in spring and fall, when there's still a chill in the air. It is also an early 2000s fragrance with its feet still very firmly planted in the 90s. Very mature in its scent profile; I highly doubt the younger crowd would appreciate this.

It has got a licorice type of smell to it, and I HATE licorice BUT for whatever reason I love this cologne. That mixed with the tobacco type of smell pairs beautifully. It’s definitely mature but not tooooo mature smelling. Best way I can describe it. I pair the aftershave with my Carlisle and they blend BEAUTIFULLY

@IFuqYourCensorship t no longer resembles the bottle of Gucci pour homme launched in 2003.

There were two versions of Michael for Men. The first one was the one that is pictured here which was the original and simply said "MICHAEL" on the bottle. This was the best one and I remember it being smooth and sexy having only tried it once. I wish I had bought a bottle of the original formulation. I bought another version in 2009 that was a reformulated version and smelled nothing like the original. It was nice but had nothing to do with the original formulation. I never tried the one released in 2014.

I can not believe that I found a 3/4 full bottle of this at goodwill for $5. The fragrant gods blessed me that day and I am so thankful. This fragrance is immaculate. Addicting. Class in a bottle. I prefer androgynous scents, but this is just so good I am definitely going to wear it this coming winter.

Epic Journey Into the Bottled Yonder, 159 ------------------------------------------------------- Purchased July 2025 - NOS Basically a phenomenal tobacco gentleman hiding in a bottle of pre-9/11 awesome. THIS is the old world, ladies & gentleman (particularly you kids starting in the frag scene). Very fortunate to get a first formulation, average price as expected of discontinued/NOS/vintage. I've been waiting for this moment since August 2019! I even lost my OEM sample before I could finish it. If I bought it in full back then I likely would've saved a lot of money. But anyway! This is such a heart and soul warming cologne, it's beyond words to describe it. And it will be even better in the coming weeks wearing this bottled perfection and taking my time with it. This scent has always left me speechless. I shall rave no further. Box says Michael for Men, glass says Michael. Cool as! The glass is very sharply edged unlike other edged/block bottles. The cap also is very sharp at the edges. Clearly everything about this is manly as all get out. From the bottle heft, to the avant-garde texturing within the cap, the chrome rim, and the colour of the fluid, scent. It's the gas, seriously! The overall design is evidently nostalgic of the '80s even the '70s, though it's a product of 2001. Batch: January 2009.

I will explain in my way , the benefits only : This close to zirh ikon , and also ysl opium pour homme , opium little bit heavier but in same way same hype same style . Even marc jacob bang are too close

I had a bottle of this a long time ago. 10-15 years. Straight class. You better be dressed to the nines and headed out for the evening someplace extravagant or you’ll get lost in this. This is mans cologne. If you don’t have muscles and are under 6’ don’t even bother putting it on or you’re gonna get dominated.

Smells aromatic and floral to me at first, then at dry down reminds me of a white floral mixed with urine smell. Not good.

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Very strong tobacco and leather scent. I feel like I should be wearing a tweed suit, smoking a pipe in the study of an English Manor when wearing this fragrance. I can definitely see where this is a fragrance for older men. I am 54 so it works for me.

Unique as a resinous, balsamic tobacco scent. The dried fruits and plum elevate this even more. Blend is intoxicating. Performance is strong at 10-12 hours. My batch is from 2006. 10/10. Worth $85 and under for 4.2oz.

Epic Journey Into the Bottled Yonder, 103 ------------------------------------------------------- Purchased August 2019 I tested out my own OEM sample spray and instantly fell in love, only to soon lose it and never see it again. 2024 Update: What pisses me off is I don't believe full bottles were in circulation at the time because I LOVED THIS BOTTLE!! For fuck sake apparently they're back now and I likely will have to spend the near $250 on the proper spray just to revisit it. It beats my poorly aged Boss Number One bottle. I'll have to attempt spraying both Le Dandy and Boss to see if it makes a Michael impression. Batch: January 2009.

I actually have this cologne, I am willing to sell it for less then 100$, many people on other platforms sell for 180$+. If your interested send me a email to [email protected] (and yes I'm a human not a bot I can show video proof, etc lol)

Now that I have a bottle "michael kors" batch A24 thanks to a awesome member here, this is one of the best suede based fragrances yet. It's sweetened just enough with the fruits and has the spices that adds the finishing touches! Just beautiful. I don't really see this as a tobacco frag but who cares when it's that good eh?!!

I have the vintage pic. Keep it mind since its hard to find at a decent price haters will hate. However, all I can say is almost every time I wear it somebody asks what it is. Mostly dudes though so maybe its more appealing to th masculine gender. My wife loves it too and that's a plus. I think vintage is a must if you are a collector. As for the scent other reviews here cover it better than I can.

To me I dont really get any of the fruity notes, it smells really boozy and spicy to me. Think of an old guy in a fancy suit wearing this, thats what occasion it would be. I dont personally like it but it can be subjective.

💯% agree with @JmThms review below. A smokier take on D'Orsay Le Dandy which is a stellar fragrance in its own right. I am impressed with what Fremont did with this smoke note considering the era and probably budget he was working with. It smells very realistic burning tobacco and perhaps charcoal and wood on my skin. Very well done fragrance. Not something I could wear as a signature but on certain occasions when I want smoke this would be the ticket. Excellent craftsmanship by Harry Fremont. A far cry from what has been released over the past 10 years from Kors.

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I may be partially anosmic to this one. It's just way too flat and 'dusty' to my nose, like somebody cut the actual notes with quite a lot of neutral talcum powder. There's a burst of aromatic, tangy spice for bare seconds in the opening, but then it immediately dries down papery and neutral. The scent is softly aromatic, powdery-smooth, and dully sweet. I find the whole fragrance extremely mellow and muted. It makes me think of a corner office and a stack of paperwork; the comfortable tedium of a cushy desk job.

Okay. I’m assuming I have the 2nd run of “Michael”, that says “Michael Kors” on it instead. Thanks below!!

@BrandonR There are essentially 4 variations of this release. The original formula "Michael" The original formula "Michael Kors" The reformulation "Michael Kors" (least common) The reformulation "Michael Kors for Men"

Guys, I’m confused. I’m not sure which version I have…this one, or “Michael Kors For Men” My bottle looks almost identical to this one, but it says, “Michael Kors” on the front, instead of “Michael”. However the other version also says “Michael Kors For Men” on it, but doesn’t look like the same shade of juice and has larger print on the side. I’m thinking that the older bottles of “Michael” originally said “Michael Kors” on them? Can anyone confirm or clarify? Thanks!

Wow! Awesome fragrance!! Just tried this and I really, really like this dna. Definitely smells like the early 2000's, as right when I smelled this I was instantly reminded of Armani Attitude, minus the coffee note. DK Fuel is similar as well. Really nice, I'm going to have to grab a bottle of this.

It is a great scent, Elegant, Sweet, Smoky and Tobacco. In comparison with new reformulation Michael Kors in 2014 , I prefer new one more , because it is less sweet and more modern and it is not smoky with Tobacco vibe undertone. Overall, I'm so happy that I have it in my collection , Nowadays It is hard to find and very Rare , Longevity is good, The Dried Fruits , Caraway and Tobacco notes are dominant in this perfume. Highly Recommended. Thumbs Up. Rating : 8 / 10

I bought this for the first time in 2003....coincidentally that same year....I was dating someone named Michael. He thought I bought it because I was dating him but I actually had this fragrance before I even met him. That relationship went sour....but this fragrance.....I LOVED!!!!!! I really enjoyed wearing this in the Fall / Winter when I wore sweaters.....for some reason it would last longer when I wore them vs a shirt or a t-shirt. Sad to learn this was discontinued. I have never tried any of the other men's fragrances from this house. I recently re-purchased Vera Wang for Men and it reminds me of Michael Kors for Men a little bit...especially the Tobacco note. This one was love at first sight for me. With the other Michael....good riddance!!!! FOLLOW ME ON IG @MoctezumaC

A worsened version of Moustache EDP.

Michael by Michael Kors was released 2001 and demonstrates that standards for concentrations have shifted. This is an EDT but truly behaves like an EDP, outperforming most mainstream selections today. This represents a time when the MK brand was very classy and was all about luxury. Michael is a lost treasure. This is a mildly sweet and ashy tobacco, complimented by fruity notes. There is also that signature note of suede that Mr. Kors used in his original fragrances. It puts you in the mind of D&G The One for Men, launched 7 years after MK's Michael release. They both feature coriander, cardamom, tobacco and an opening note of citrus. A great business-casual or date night fragrance with intense longevity for an Eau de Toilette. An amazing hidden gem, if you can find it. However, if you already own this then keep a firm grip on it.

Love This! Stunning! Encore!

Gabriel Shear from Swordfish wears this.