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Extreme Speed

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Michael Kors Extreme Speed is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018. Extreme Speed opens with Cypress, Cardamom, and Sage, settles into a heart of Violet, Cinnamon, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Patchouli, and Tolu Balsam. Michael Kors's Extreme Speed carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive scent for the more mature gentleman, Extreme Speed leans into a unique, almost asphalty vibe that you'll either love or find a bit too dusty. Not for everyone, but if it clicks, it really clicks.
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  • Edgy
  • Masculine
  • Energetic
  • Mysterious
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Extreme Speed Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

With moderate longevity and sillage, it's suitable for office wear without being overpowering, yet its unique character makes it interesting for dates and formal settings. The consensus suggests it's an adult, versatile scent for cooler weather, not a 'freshie' or 'loud' fragrance, making it less ideal for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Extreme Speed kicks off with a dark, earthy hit of cypress and cardamom, spiced up with a hint of sage. The heart introduces a surprising violet, which, when blended with warm cinnamon and a touch of coriander, creates a distinctive, almost metallic or 'asphalt' accord. It dries down to a rich, resinous base of cedar and patchouli, softened by the balsamic sweetness of tolu balsam, leaving a sophisticated and somewhat unconventional trail.

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