Question 1

What's the difference between Urushi and Kouros?

Accepted Answer

Urushi is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Calaj (2022) dominated by Amber accords. Kouros is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Yves Saint Laurent (1981) leaning on Musky accords. They share 5 accords: Musky, Animalic, Honey, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Urushi or Kouros?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Urushi scores 3.23/5 vs Kouros at 3.61/5. Kouros's standout strength: Iconic 80s power fragrance with unique animalic character. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Urushi and Kouros smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 6 notes and 5 accords, including Musky, Animalic, Honey, Aromatic, Warm Spicy. Kouros: Kouros is a highly polarizing fragrance that divides the community sharply.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Urushi or Kouros?

Accepted Answer

Kouros: Excellent longevity and projection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Urushi vs Kouros?

Accepted Answer

Urushi scores highest for all seasons wear; Kouros scores highest for winter wear. Urushi leans daytime, Kouros leans evening.

Urushi vs Kouros

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (6)

Uniek voor Urushi (10)

Uniek voor Kouros (15)

Gedeelde akkoorden (5)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Kouros

Positief

Negatief

Eigenschap	Urushi	Kouros
Merk	Calaj	Yves Saint Laurent
Jaar	2022	1981
Beoordeling	3.23	3.61
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	masculine
Totaal noten	16	21