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

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Yves Saint Laurent· 1981· Eau de Toilette

Kouros

Name: Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent
Brand: Yves Saint Laurent
Rating: 7.1 (1105 reviews)

7.11.1KTypically ~$94

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

AnimalSpicyWoodyLeatheryFresh

Perfumer: Pierre Bourdon

Scent profile

Top notes

AldehydesBergamotClary sageCorianderTarragon

Heart notes

CarnationGeraniumJasmineOrris rootPatchouli

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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Base notes

CivetMuskOakmossAmberFrankincenseHoneyLeatherTonka beanVanilla

When to wear it

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

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

93%

Spring

69%

Summer

54%

Fall

100%

Day

86%

Night

100%

Where

Office

77%

Casual

88%

Date

100%

Club

67%

Formal

88%

Wearability profile derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes. 100% = its strongest setting.

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Sport

39%