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Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent· 1981· Eau de Toilette

Kouros

7.11.1KTypically ~$94

Aldehydes and bergamot up top, drying down to civet and musk.

AnimalSpicyWoodyLeatheryFresh

Perfumer: Pierre Bourdon

Scent profile

Top notes

Aldehydes Bergamot Clary sage Coriander Tarragon

Heart notes

Carnation Geranium Jasmine Orris root

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A fall and winter fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights.

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When

Winter

93%

Spring

69%

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54%

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Where

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Casual

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Date

100%

Club

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Formal

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Sport

39%