Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent Kouros

Kouros is a fragrance for men from Yves Saint Laurent (1981). Its leading accords are musky, animalic and aromatic, opening with Aldehydes, Coriander and Clary Sage.

Perfumer: Pierre Bourdon

Fragrance pyramid

Top notes

• Aldehydes
• Coriander
• Clary Sage
• Artemisia
• Bergamot

Heart notes

• Patchouli
• Carnation
• Jasmine
• Vetiver
• Geranium
• Orris Root
• Cinnamon
• Lavender

Base notes

• Civet
• Musk
• Leather
• Honey
• Oakmoss
• Amber
• Tonka Bean
• Vanilla

Main accords

• musky
• animalic
• aromatic
• powdery
• earthy
• leather
• honey
• warm spicy
• woody
• aldehydic

When to wear it

Best seasons: fall, winter. Most worn for: casual wear, nights out.

Similar scents

• Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Fraicheur (1993)
• Yves Saint Laurent Body Kouros (2000)
• Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Eau de Sport (1986)
• Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Cologne Sport (2003)
• Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Summer Edition 2008 (2008)
• Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver (2015)

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