Michael Kors Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum is a plush vanilla and woods composition wrapped in soft musk, brightened by airy jasmine, and styled as an after-dark finishing touch for glamorous evenings. The brand calls it sparkling and captivating with jasmine petals, sensual vanilla, and soft musk, while Fragrantica classifies it as a floral woody musk with nuanced quince and freesia accents that melt into creamy vanilla and woods.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2016. Perfumer not disclosed by the brand or database.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Quince, Jasmine, Freesia
Heart: Vanilla, White Woods, Amberwood
Base: Peru Balsam, Musk, Moss
Story and Positioning
Midnight Shimmer inaugurated a glittering evening-themed capsule that later expanded with Twilight Shimmer in 2018, Starlight Shimmer in 2019, and Mystique Shimmer in 2020, each exploring a different facet of nighttime glamour from fruity oud sweetness to saffron-laced amber. If you love plush vanilla woods and often search for a Midnight Shimmer stand-in, vanilla-forward ideas such as Indult Tihota are frequently suggested by enthusiasts for a similar cozy glow. Note that Michael Kors fragrances created around this era were produced under Estée Lauder’s Aramis and Designer Fragrances, with Capri Holdings later announcing a long-term licensing move to EuroItalia for future launches.
Bottle and Design
The bottle is a tall, slim glass column that fades from inky midnight blue into a field of gold sparkle, like city lights against a night sky. A square metallic cap finished with a nameplate and decorative screw heads crowns the sculptural silhouette, while the matching deep blue and gold carton gives immediate shelf impact.
Country of Origin: USA
Manufacturer: Euroitalia S.r.l. (Michael Kors was manufactured by Estee Lauder before 2023)
Address: New York, 11 W 42nd St, United States
Country of Manufacture: Italy
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