GrapefruitOpens with
Pink PepperHeart
TeaDries down to
Olivier GillotinThe nose · 34 fragrances · also made Born in Roma Extradose Uomo (2025)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Michael Kors · Sold as feminine
Island Palm Beach
The buzz of an island resort — where the zing of citrus mixes with the subtle sweetness of rum and the soft glow of white flowers.
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Island Palm BeachMid-range · $40–100
43%Similar accords, often for lessZara Lisboa Colombo Avenida do Colegio Militar · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares grapefruit, orange and jasmine8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Island Palm Beach by Michael Kors was launched in 2011 and is a composition that captures the essence of a vibrant island escape. Created by perfumer Olivier Gillotin, this fragrance opens with the zesty freshness of grapefruit and orange, which immediately evokes images of sun-drenched beaches and refreshing drinks. The heart notes of pink pepper and jasmine add an intriguing spiciness and floral warmth, while the base of vanilla and rum rounds out the scent with a touch of sweetness and depth. It’s a fragrance that embodies both the bright energy and the warm charm of island living.
Apply Island Palm Beach generously to pulse points for a strong opening burst. The grapefruit and orange notes are bright but fade within two hours, so reapply if you want the scent to last through the day. It’s best suited for daytime wear when its fresh spicy and citrus accords can shine.
Fig. 01 — Island Palm Beach, Michael Kors
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Olivier Gillotin
Reinventing the classicsOlivier Gillotin, born in Brittany, France, had his passion for perfumery ignited by a cousin working as a perfumer at Chanel.
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The originalIsland Palm BeachMichael Kors · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2015Zara Lisboa Colombo Avenida do Colegio MilitarShares Grapefruit, Orange and Jasmineunder $40★ 4.08 (649)
With Penhaligon's The Inimitable William Penhaligon
Adds woody, aromatic and amber; shares jasmine.
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Warmly received so far: loved by 28%, disliked or hated by 7%.