2015
Extreme Blue
Ilias ErmenidisThe nose · 49 fragrances · also made Althaïr (2023)Portrait →

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Michael Kors  ·  Sold as masculine

Extreme Blue

The crisp morning rush of an urban commute, where every note cuts through the noise with clarity and purpose.

3.92336 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 9 accords ↓
aromaticfresh spicymuskywoodysoft spicycitrus
Extreme BlueMid-range · $40–100

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate31% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak3%
Weak11%
Moderate56%
Long lasting27%
Eternal4%
SillageModerate38% say strong or enormous
Intimate12%
Moderate50%
Strong26%
Enormous12%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Day
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Who Wears It

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Masculine90%
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Unisex9%
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Feminine2%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2015 by Michael Kors, Extreme Blue is a fragrance designed to capture the essence of modern masculinity. Created by perfumer Ilias Ermenidis, it opens with a bright burst of bergamot and cardamom before evolving into a complex blend of fresh spices like pink pepper and juniper. The heart notes of angelica and sage add an herbal edge, while cypress provides a grounding touch. This composition settles into a musky base with cashmere musk and amber, creating a warm yet sophisticated trail.

How to wear it

Apply two sprays to pulse points — this fragrance blooms best close to skin. The bergamot and cardamom top notes are vibrant but fleeting, so rely on the musky base for lasting warmth throughout the day.

Fig. 01 — Extreme Blue, Michael Kors

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Ilias Ermenidis portrait
03 · The nose

Ilias Ermenidis

An artist in residence, in five languages

Ilias Ermenidis is a perfumer born in Constantinople who spent his early childhood there before moving to Athens; his passion for fragrance began during summer internships at his father's flavors and fragrance factory in Istanbul.

49fragrances
Greeknationality

Designer Michael Kors

More from the house · founded 2014

Extreme BlueSuede
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With Michael Kors Suede

Adds white floral, floral and tuberose; shares three accords.

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.92/ 5 · 336 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 13%.

Love30%
Like48%
OK9%
Dislike11%
Hate2%
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