WS-YSL-1981

Kouros

1981Men

musky up front, then animalic, settling into aromatic.

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, Jasmine, Vetiver, Geranium, Orris Root, Cinnamon and Lavender; base notes…

musky animalic aromatic powdery

Nose: Pierre Bourdon

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Aldehydes, Coriander, Clary Sage, Artemisia, Bergamot
Heart· 2–4h
Patchouli, Carnation, Jasmine, Vetiver, Geranium, Orris Root, Cinnamon, Lavender
Drydown· 6h+
Civet, Musk, Leather, Honey, Oakmoss, Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

85%

66%

60%

41%

37%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter36%Fall31%Spring20%Summer13%Night56%Day44%Wears male82%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Yves Saint Laurent picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Kouros smell like?

musky up front, then animalic, settling into aromatic. Dominant accords: musky, animalic, aromatic.

What notes are in Kouros?

Top: Aldehydes, Coriander, Clary Sage, Artemisia, Bergamot. Heart: Patchouli, Carnation, Jasmine, Vetiver, Geranium, Orris Root, Cinnamon, Lavender. Base: Civet, Musk, Leather, Honey, Oakmoss, Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla.

How long does Kouros last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Kouros loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Kouros best for?

Winter is the top pick (36%). Fall is second at 31%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Kouros?

Night wear leads at 56%. Day is a secondary pick at 44%.

Is Kouros for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 82% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Kouros?

Composed by Pierre Bourdon. Released in 1981.