21
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Kouros
masculine
Created by Pierre Bourdon
Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Kouros was launched in 1981. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Bourdon. Top notes are Aldehydes, Coriander, Clary Sage, Artemisia and Bergamot; middle notes are Patchouli, Carnation, Vetiver, Jasmine, Geranium, Orris Root, Cinnamon and Lavender; base notes are Civet, Musk, Honey, Leather, Oakmoss, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
100%
Win
57%
Spr
36%
Sum
87%
Fall
Day & Night
72%
Day
92%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
8,726 votes
3.61
Love it
3.5k40%
Like it
2.0k23%
OK
3945%
Dislike
2.0k23%
Hate it
83210%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 61 community opinions from Reddit
5.5
/ 10 community score
Kouros is a highly polarizing fragrance that divides the community sharply. While devoted fans praise its legendary status, unique animalic character, and impressive longevity, many others find it offensive and compare it to urinal cakes or bathroom smells. It's best suited for confident wearers who appreciate bold, unconventional fragrances.
Strengths
- Iconic 80s power fragrance with unique animalic character
- Excellent longevity and projection
- Beloved by dedicated fans who appreciate its boldness
- Distinctive civet and honey notes create memorable scent
Weaknesses
- Polarizing animalic/urinal-like smell that many find offensive
- Difficult to wear without offending those nearby
- Easy to overapply due to high potency
- Not suitable for mainstream/office environments
Best for
Confident wearers who don't care about others' opinionsEvening wear or special occasionsThose who appreciate animalic/niche fragrancesMature men (30+) seeking bold vintage scents
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
