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Very Hollywood

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Michael Kors Very Hollywood is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009. Very Hollywood opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Iris, Ylang-Ylang, and Gardenia, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Michael Kors's Very Hollywood carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Very Hollywood is a divisive white floral that some adore as a fresh, glamorous Gardenia bomb, while others find it cloying, synthetic, and utterly forgettable. Expect a strong initial blast that mellows quickly with varying longevity.
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Very Hollywood 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:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and fresh white floral and fruit accords make it suitable for casual wear and dates. However, some find it too strong for office settings, and the 'girly' and 'daytime' sentiment among reviewers suggest it's less ideal for formal occasions.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Very Hollywood opens with a sparkling burst of raspberry and mandarin, brightened by bergamot, before quickly transitioning to a heart dominated by creamy white florals. Gardenia takes centre stage, underscored by jasmine and ylang-ylang, with orris adding a delicate, powdery touch. The base offers a soft landing of vetiver, earthy oakmoss, and a warm amber glow, rounding out a distinctly floral journey.

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