Score

85/100

Michael Kors Midnight Shimmer

2016

“Cashmere-sweater warmth for cold nights — creamy, glowing and quietly seductive.”

Midnight Shimmer

woody

vanilla

amber

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The take

What works

●Creamy vanilla and woods that feel warm and cozy
●Made for fall and winter evenings
●Soft, sensual drydown

Trade-offs

●The sweetness runs heavy in warm weather
●Getting harder to find in stores

Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity

5–7 hours

Projection

Arm's length

Sillage

Soft trail

Fit

Best in fall and winter, at night. Daytime works too. Leans feminine.

When

Spring, 31%
Summer, 24%
Fall, 96%, best
Winter, 100%, best
Day, 62%, works
Night, 95%, best

Occasions

Date nightNight out

Gender

Leans feminine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Midnight Shimmer smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods, Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '40, Swiss Arabian Casablanca. Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Midnight Shimmer last?

5–7 hours on most skin (good longevity) with noticeable sillage.

When should you wear Midnight Shimmer?

Midnight Shimmer is best in fall and winter, at night. Daytime works too. It suits date nights and nights out.

Is Midnight Shimmer worth it?

At this price, yes for this tier. Creamy vanilla and woods that feel warm and cozy. Made for fall and winter evenings.