American fashion designer Michael Kors delved into the world of fragrance back in 2000 and has since created over 60 fragrances for men and women.
The best Michael Kors fragrances for men focus on combining fresh notes such as cypress and juniper with smooth woods, leather and exotic spices.
Each MK scent is a versatile and crowd-pleasing easy-reach. I feel these offer great value and it’s worth considering adding at least one MK scent to your collection.
- Best Michael Kors Fragrances For Men
- 1. Michael Kors Extreme Journey Eau De Toilette
- 2. Michael Kors Extreme Sky Eau De Toilette
- 3. Michael Kors For Men Signature Eau De Toilette
- 4. Michael Kors Extreme Blue Eau De Toilette
- 5. Michael Kors Extreme Speed Eau De Toilette
- 6. Michael Kors Extreme Night Eau De Toilette
- 7. Michael Kors Extreme Rush Eau De Toilette
- Our Top Pick
- Conclusion
- Further Reading
Best Michael Kors Fragrances For Men
The best Michael Kors fragrances for men blend fresh notes with wood, leather and spices. Here are 7 modern MK colognes to consider.
1. Michael Kors Extreme Journey Eau De Toilette
Review
Michael Kors Extreme Journey is a sumptuous woody leather fragrance with a sexy spicy kick and was launched in 2021.
I found that the peppery opening makes an impact; it’s vibrant and masculine and leads nicely to a heart of smooth cedar and musky/earthy patchouli.
Dry-down introduces rich leather, and this fragrance settles to a woody/leather scent with nicely spiced pepper and musky edges.
Top Notes:
Pink Pepper
Mid Notes:
Cedar, Patchouli
Base Notes:
Leather
Seasons & Longevity
The warmth in this fragrance makes it ideal for autumn/winter wear, and it works just as well whether it’s day or night. Lasts 5+ hours with moderate sillage and projection.
Benefits & Drawbacks
| Pros | Compliment magnet |
| Cons | Perhaps a little too spicy at first |
2. Michael Kors Extreme Sky Eau De Toilette
Review
Michael Kors Extreme Sky is a versatile aromatic woody fragrance with an uplifting freshness launched by the brand in 2020. Similar to Creed Aventus.
It’s a complex scent, with lush cypress, bergamot, spices and pink pepper all jostling for your attention in the opening.
The fresh heart of juniper and ozonic notes blend with a base of vetiver, musk and cedar. Settles to an aromatic combination of fresh cypress, wood and a touch of spice.
Top Notes:
Cypress, Bergamot, Pink Pepper
Mid Notes:
Ozonic notes, Juniper
Base Notes:
Cedar, Vetiver, Musk
Seasons & Longevity
This fragrance is ideal for spring, summer and fall, leaning slightly more towards daytime wear, in my opinion. Lasts 5+ hours with decent silage and projection.
Benefits & Drawbacks
| Pros | A well-balanced mix of fresh and spice |
| Cons | More of a daytime-only scent |
3. Michael Kors For Men Signature Eau De Toilette
Review
Michael Kors for Men is a resinous woody fragrance that mixes suede, smoke and spice to stunning effect. This dark and manly scent was launched in 2014.
Begins with a complex blend of spices, most noticeably is star anise, rich resin and nose-tingling black pepper.
Smooth suede and smoky incense dominate the heart, with a dry down of patchouli and various woods. Settles to a slick combo of suede, incense, spice and resin.
Top Notes:
Star Anise, Elemi, Thyme, Coriander, Bergamot, Black Pepper
Mid Notes:
Incense, Suede, Sage
Base Notes:
Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk
Seasons & Longevity
I feel this is a great evening men’s fragrance for autumn and winter, even creeping into spring. Lasts 6+ hours with good sillage and projection.
Benefits & Drawbacks
| Pros | A manly, decadent and dark cologne |
| Cons | Can overpower at first |
4. Michael Kors Extreme Blue Eau De Toilette
Review
Michael Kors Extreme Blue is a bright and aromatic male fragrance with a touch of spice and a classy undertone of musk. Launched in 2015.
A zesty opening of bergamot is spiced with pink pepper, cardamom and angelica. Juniper in the heart adds crispness, cypress, sage and sesame.
I love the musky drydown, plus amber adds a hint of warmth. Settles to a shower-fresh male scent with musk and light spice.
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Top Notes:
Bergamot, Angelica, Pink Pepper, Cardamom
Mid Notes:
Juniper, Cypress, Sage, Sesame
Base Notes:
Cashmere, Amber
Seasons & Longevity
Michael Kors Extreme Blue is perfect for spring and summer that works extremely well during the day. Longevity of 5+ hours with reasonable (but not ‘extreme’) projection makes it an excellent all-rounder.
Benefits & Drawbacks
| Pros | Fantastic shower-fresh male scent with a touch of musk |
| Cons | Not a massive projector |
5. Michael Kors Extreme Speed Eau De Toilette
Review
Released in 2018, Michael Kors Extreme Speed is a woody aromatic fragrance that packs a moreish and crowd-pleasing spicy punch.
This fragrance opens with forest fresh cypress, a blast of cardamom and hints of sage. I like the powdery violet in the heart, mixed with coriander and cinnamon.
The dry-down is mainly woody, supported by earthy patchouli and tolu balsam. Settles to a forest-fresh male scent backed up by cardamon, powder and wood.
Top Notes:
Cypress, Cardamom, Sage
Mid Notes:
Violet, Cinnamon, Coriander
Base Notes:
Tolu Balsam, Cedar, Patchouli
Seasons & Longevity
Extreme Speed is a versatile fragrance that’s ideal for winter, spring and autumn and leans more towards afternoon and evening wear. Lasts 5+ hours with decent projection.
Benefits & Drawbacks
| Pros | The powdery note works well with the spice and wood |
| Cons | Maybe too forest-fresh for some |
6. Michael Kors Extreme Night Eau De Toilette
Review
Michael Kors Extreme Night is a spicy woody fragrance with an attention-seeking fresh vibe that was launched in 2017. Reminds me of Amouage Reflection EDP.
This opening is manly, with nutmeg, black pepper and bergamot in equal measure. I love the floral heart of lily that works well with fresh cypress and sage.
On the dry-down, sandalwood is most prominent. Orris, vanilla, musk, cedar and tonka bean bring underlying sweetness. Settles to a manly cypress and floral combo with yummy spice.
Top Notes:
Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Bergamot
Mid Notes:
Lily, Cypress, Clary Sage
Base Notes:
Sandalwood, Orris, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Musk, Cedar
Seasons & Longevity
It’s a great evening fragrance for autumn, winter and spring, working perfectly for events and nights out. Not a super performer, so expect 4+ hours with moderate sillage. I recommend you overspray this one.
Benefits & Drawbacks
| Pros | The cypress and floral combo is stunning |
| Cons | Maybe too floral for some |
7. Michael Kors Extreme Rush Eau De Toilette
Review
Michael Kors Extreme Rush is an aromatic, spicy fragrance (with a slight hint of fruit) for men that was first launched in 2019.
Blood orange starts things off nicely, refreshed by crisp juniper and zesty bergamot. A heart of red thyme, sage and nutmeg add masculine spice.
Dry-down is mostly oakmoss, with a touch of musk and patchouli. Settles to a well-balanced blend of citrus and spice, classy.
Extreme Rush is a great daytime fragrance that works well in spring and autumn. It’s versatile and can be worn for occasions from work right through to events and parties.
Top Notes:
Blood Orange, Juniper, Bergamot
Mid Notes:
Thyme, Sage, Nutmeg
Base Notes:
Oakmoss, Musk, Patchouli
Seasons & Longevity
It has enormous sillage and projection for the first 2 hours so great for when you want to make an initial impact. You will need to re-apply if out all night as longevity is 3+ hours.
Benefits & Drawbacks
| Pros | Versatile and easy-going scent for any occasion |
| Cons | Does not last too long but it’s very nice |
Our Top Pick
Michael Kors Extreme Journey Eau De Toilette
Our top pick is Extreme Journey Eau De Toilette. This 2021 release oozes class with its mix of leather, wood and spice.
Conclusion
Michael Kors produces versatile, timeless fragrances tailor-made for the modern man’s hectic lifestyle. They work well for busy guys who juggle work, social and everything in between and need a dumb reach for something that smells great.
I found that the best Michael Kors fragrances for men have fresh elements to them, especially the cypress, but each note is well thought out and works in perfect harmony with the rest of the fragrance blend.
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