Michael Kors 2005 EDP

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Island

by Loc Dong , Christophe Laudamiel

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Michael Kors Island is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Loc Dong and Christophe Laudamiel. Island settles into a heart of Tulip, Rose, Lily, and Honeysuckle, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Birch, Jasmine, and Apple. Michael Kors's Island carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a bit of a mixed bag; some find it a gorgeous tropical escape, while others get a synthetic headache in a bottle. Definitely test before you buy.
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  • Energetic
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Island Eau de Parfum 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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate sillage and longevity, combined with its fresh and uplifting character, make it suitable for casual wear and warmer weather activities. While some find it office-appropriate, others report it can be too sharp for enclosed spaces, so use caution.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

Island opens with a fresh, somewhat aquatic splash, hinting at honeysuckle and lily that quickly lead into a blooming heart of tulip and rose, spiced with a kick of ginger. As it settles, a clean, woody base of birch and sandalwood emerges, softened by a touch of jasmine and a subtle, crisp apple finish. It's designed to evoke a breezy, floral holiday vibe.

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