Well-known American fashion designer who launched his own line in 1981 after attending the Fashion Institute of Technology. Kors is also a judge on the popular Bravo reality show Project Runway.
Michael (sometimes listed as Michael Kors) was introduced in 2000, followed by Michael for Men in 2001. Other fragrances include Notes from Michael (Houndstooth, Glen Plaid, Tattersall; 2001), Kors (2003) and Island (2005).
Estee Lauder held the Michael Kors fragrance license from 2003, when it was purchased from LVMH, until 2021. In mid 2021 the license moved to EuroItalia.
Recent fragrances from Michael Kors
Recent fragrance introductions include...
2006: Island Fiji
2007: Island Hawaii, Island Capri, Very Michael Kors
2008: Island Bermuda, Very Pretty
2009: Very Hollywood
2010: Island Palm Beach, Very Hollywood Sparkling
2011: Michael Kors Gold, Island Very Bali
2012: Michael Kors Suede, Rose Gold
2013: Sporty Citrus, Sexy Amber & Glam Jasmine, Gold Luxe
2014: Michael Kors for Men, Sexy Rio de Janeiro, Michael Kors White
2015: Extreme Blue, Rose Radiant Gold, 24K Brilliant Gold & White Luminous Gold, Michael Kors Coral, Sexy Sunset
2016: Midnight Shimmer, Wonderlust, Michael Kors Turquoise, Sexy Blossom
2017: Extreme Night, Wonderlust Sensual Essence, Sexy Ruby, Michael Kors Sheer, Exotic Blossom
2018: Extreme Speed, Twilight Shimmer, Wonderlust Eau Fresh, Sparkling Blush, Sky Blossom
2019: Extreme Rush, Starlight Shimmer, Wonderlust Sublime
Where to buy
The Michael Kors line can be found at department stores and online fragrance discounters.
Website
Further reading
See all articles on Now Smell This tagged Michael Kors.
Read Michael Kors (but You Knew That) at the New York Times.