It is sweet warm and inviting however the musk and wood definitely shines through which sets it apart from other sweet vanilla fragrances. If you look at the packaging and the bottle, you'd Believe that what is inside the bottle is possibly a spicy and deep, dark scent. I agree with another review that stated this smells like VS Bare Vanilla, except it smells like Bare Vanilla Noir rather than the original Bare Vanilla. I've been on the hunt for woody, resinous, smoky vanillas, and based on the notes and reviews I thought Midnight Shimmer would fit the bill.

I went to Sephora and smelled all the ones they had there and other than a headache, I left empty handed. I hope I can find another good smoky vanilla scent; hoping Black Opium Le Parfum can replace MS once I've used it up. Initially it smells almost masculine with a deep musky woodsy aroma (could be a unisex perfume, actually), later it develops a sweet boozy vanilla quality that is almost addictive. Ooooh, really shimmery for sure, and so light, softly sweet-spicy, I concur with others who noticed a fleeting doll plastic whiff upon spraying, but that vanishes and the very pretty sparkly vanilla mix takes over.I am ready to switch to another perfume after an hour of each time I wear this because I cannot smell it unless I press my nose against an area that has been heavily sprayed with MS. and while the scent drives me wild, I just wish it was stronger and was more noticeable for other people. But I highly recommend to those upset by it's discontinuance ( which is always inevitable of the best scents!

Some other close relatives would be Laura Mercier Eau Gourmand Vanille Gourmand (another buttercream frosting vanilla) and Modern Muse Nuit (a much softer, subtler vanilla with not quite the same sillage, at least in my experience, but still most excellent). Please read the full reviews and consider your own needs and preferences before making a purchasing decision. I became curious with this scent when I saw a review by Ami of Fragrance with Ami, a fellow Aussie, who just loved this one. Longevity is not good as much as i expected but it s okay, sillage is okay too, it doesnt come across as a skin perfume on me.It has something in common with both Mission and Derek Lam's Something Wild, but it's far less of a boutique fragrance, or acquired taste, than either of those, more of a mass market crowd pleaser that replaces cedar and tobacco with simple white flowers. This however is one of the best things I have smelt in a long time on the market and I'm glad they brought it back because it was limited edition. At first you get a bitter sweet burst, almost alcohol like but then it quickly settles into a syrupy sweet vanilla, jasmine,amber and then finally settles into a warm vanilla, amber sweetness. This service empowers individuals to make well-informed purchasing choices by trying out various fragrances, or simply explore a diverse range of scents without the typical financial commitment. A lingering ode infused with sensual notes of jasmine, followed by a luscious heart of vanilla, then concludes with a base of precious musk.

Lovely combo of jasmine, musk, and a woodiness akin to tobacco that balances the musk and tempers the sweetness. And heck yes to the Kors team for giving us a bottle with a lid that actually snaps tight into place. Although I can faintly smell the cedar in the deepest parts of the dry down, I really wouldn't describe this as woody or smoky. I initially got a travel size i found at Marshalls and loved it, used it all up and wanted to get it again. On my next wearing I will be layering it over a vanilla-based lotion or cream or even an unscented body oil.

The one imperfection is Midnight Shimmer's lasting power, which without multiple sprays to the skin, hair, and clothes, is fleeting. The drydown is beautiful ''dry'' jasmine, which makes me think of old school makeup - the way old rouges, powders and lipsticks used to smell. I was shocked to see a bottle of this at the perfumery across the street from my apartment building. If you do not update your preferences, we will assume that you are happy to receive amazing offers and news. I love finding new interpretations of vanilla, but If you find it too mainstream or genetic you might want to pass on this.

Hints of Juicy Couture's Gold Couture without the fruity, pineapple backdrop and more sophisticated than GC as a result. Note: The pros and cons listed on this page have been generated using the artificial intelligence system, which analyzes product reviews submitted by our members.And it just wafts so nicely from warm skin, woods and vanilla are just the best combo for a comfort scent. I do enjoy Michael Kors fragrances so it is odd to me that I can barely detect anything on my skin upon spraying- does anyone find that this is strong? It's a very clean vanilla to my nose, and it immediately reminded me of Vanilla Woods from 7 Virtues. I had to get it immediately with no expense spared, despite my nagging feeling that it was very similar to Dsquared Want, which I already have and love.