How it smells
The first thing you smell is bergamot and Amalfi lemon. The heart brings sea water. On the skin it settles into incense and woody notes. Overall it smells woody and citrus.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Kouros Eau de Toilette Tonique 2011 notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Eau de Toilette Tonique 2011 EDT
Kouros Eau de Toilette Tonique 2011 EDT is made by Yves Saint Laurent. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Best season for Kouros Eau de Toilette Tonique 2011
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Bentley For Men Intense has more depth.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Lattafa Velvet Oud but less than Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Nuit and Goldfield & Banks Desert Rosewood.
How long Kouros Eau de Toilette Tonique 2011 stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts about as long as Bentley For Men Intense and Lattafa Velvet Oud. If you want more hours, Yves Saint Laurent Kouros lasts about 9 to 12 hours. Base notes like incense and woody notes are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other Yves Saint Laurent perfumes
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Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Nuit and Goldfield & Banks Desert Rosewood.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 1981.
Kouros Eau de Toilette Tonique 2011 dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Bentley For Men Intense (4 shared notes), Lattafa Velvet Oud (5 shared notes), Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Nuit (4 shared notes) and Goldfield & Banks Desert Rosewood (4 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did Kouros Eau de Toilette Tonique 2011 come out?
It came out in 2011.
Can women wear Kouros Eau de Toilette Tonique 2011?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like it?
People who enjoy woody and citrus smells.