Michael Kors 2003 EDP

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Kors

by Christophe Raynaud , Steve DeMercado

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Michael Kors Kors is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2003, created by Christophe Raynaud and Steve DeMercado. Kors opens with Cognac, Clementine, Bergamot, and Pomegranate, settles into a heart of Red Fruits, Red Wine, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Rosewood, Ambroxan, and Incense. Michael Kors's Kors carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Kors is a deeply polarising, boozy concoction, praised for its unique, dark sensuality but criticised for being overwhelming and, frankly, smelling like a night out you'd rather forget. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent, with little middle ground.
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  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Warm
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Kors 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Given its moderate performance, this scent is best suited for evenings and cooler weather. The boozy, complex nature makes it less appropriate for the office or sport, but ideal for a confident night out or a more intimate setting.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Opening with a potent hit of cognac and juicy pomegranate, Kors immediately announces its presence. This boozy introduction is quickly joined by a rich red wine accord and dark rose, creating a complex, almost syrupy heart. As it settles, a smoky incense and warm tolu balsam emerge, underscored by the clean hum of ambroxan and a subtle, musky depth. It's a heady, enveloping scent that evokes dark sophistication.

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