The smell in short
It smells mostly fresh spicy and woody. Aldehydes and bergamot at the top, patchouli and geranium in the middle and incense and Virginia cedar at the base.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Kouros Eau de Toilette Tonique 2014 notes
Top notes
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What stays on your skin
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Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Eau de Toilette Tonique 2014 EDT in detail
Kouros Eau de Toilette Tonique 2014 EDT comes from Yves Saint Laurent. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €15, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs more than Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Parfum but less than Yves Saint Laurent Y and Gisada Ambassador Intense.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Yves Saint Laurent Y and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Parfum.
Kouros Eau de Toilette Tonique 2014 for work or evenings
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its fresh spicy side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Gisada Ambassador Intense has more depth.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts about as long as Yves Saint Laurent Y and Gisada Ambassador Intense. If you want more hours, Yves Saint Laurent Kouros lasts about 9 to 12 hours. Base notes like incense and Virginia cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Is Kouros Eau de Toilette Tonique 2014 your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is fresh spicy (100%), followed by woody and aldehydic. You will probably like it if you enjoy fresh spicy and woody smells and notes like patchouli and incense. Less obvious notes include star anise. Perfume fans rate it 4.02 out of 5.
Other Yves Saint Laurent perfumes
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Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 1981.
If you like Kouros Eau de Toilette Tonique 2014, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Yves Saint Laurent Y (4 shared notes), Gisada Ambassador Intense (4 shared notes), Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Parfum (4 shared notes) and Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pour Homme (4 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can women wear Kouros Eau de Toilette Tonique 2014?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Kouros Eau de Toilette Tonique 2014 good for summer?
It is better in fall and winter. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2014.