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Kouros, Yves Saint Laurent
Musky · 1981

Kouros

by Yves Saint Laurent
Rating3.6 ★ 9,083 votes
GenderMen
Year1981
Price$$$$Designer
MuskyAnimalicAromatic
Best for winterNighttime wearenormous sillageEternal
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In the same corner
Gentleman (1974) Givenchy
Gentleman (1974) Givenchy
87% match
Trussardi Uomo Trussardi
Trussardi Uomo Trussardi
87% match
Gucci pour Homme (2003) Gucci
Gucci pour Homme (2003) Gucci
86% match
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
21 notes
topfirst impression
AldehydesCorianderClary SageArtemisiaBergamot
heartthe character
PatchouliCarnationVetiverJasmineOrris RootGeraniumCinnamonLavender
basethe foundation
CivetMuskLeatherHoneyOakmossAmberTonka BeanVanilla

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
81
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
72
intimateenormous
Price value58
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean93
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8 · +2 more
MuskyAnimalicAromaticPowderyEarthyLeatherHoneyWarm Spicy
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Main accords

top 10
Musky
Animalic
Aromatic
Powdery
Earthy
Leather
Honey
Warm Spicy
Woody
Aldehydic

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
2%
weak
2%
moderate
13%
long lasting
35%
eternal
48%
Sillage
intimate
4%
moderate
18%
strong
38%
enormous
40%
Season
spring
20%
summer
12%
fall
31%
winter
36%
Time of day
day
44%
night
56%
Gender
female
1%
more female
1%
unisex
6%
more male
11%
male
82%
Value
way overpriced
6%
overpriced
11%
ok
40%
good value
32%
great value
11%

What people say

What people love
powerfulboldfragranceiconicintenseinstantlyrecognizableexceptionalprojectionsillagehypermasculine
What people criticise
overpoweringoverappliedpolarizinghighlyanimaliccivetnoteextremelylovehatescent

Smells similar

by scent profile
87% match
Gentleman (1974) Givenchy
Givenchy
woodyhoney
87% match
Trussardi Uomo Trussardi
Trussardi
aromatichoney
86% match
Gucci pour Homme (2003) Gucci
Gucci
woodysmoky
86% match
Fendi Uomo Fendi
Fendi
aromaticleather

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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How its notes pair

BergamotCorianderAldehydesClary SageArtemisiaPatchouliJasmineVetiverLavenderCinnamonGeraniumOrris RootCarnationMuskVanillaAmberTonka BeanLeatherOakmossHoneyCivet
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Signature pair: Clary Sage and Lavender

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The Kouros line

4 versions
2000Body Kouros
More Amber, Camphor
Less Musky
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2015Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver
More Amber, Fruity
Less Musky
Fades sooner · Projects less
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1993Fraicheur
More Sweet, Fruity
Less Musky
Fades sooner · Projects less
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

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In plain words

The main accords of Kouros are musky and animalic. It opens with Aldehydes and Coriander, reveals Patchouli and Carnation at its heart, and dries down to Civet and Musk. It lasts very long and projects strongly; people reach for it in autumn and winter, day or night.

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