How it smells
Main smell: musky and gourmand. It opens with aldehydes and coriander, moves to patchouli and carnation and dries down to civet and honey.
- Came out
- 1981
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 hours
- Best in
- fall
Kouros 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 EDT
Yves Saint Laurent is the house behind Kouros EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
How long Kouros stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 9 to 12 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 longer than Givenchy Gentleman 1974 and Ungaro Diva. Base notes like civet and honey are the part that stays longest on the skin.
For work or for evenings
It works in the day and at night.
Other Yves Saint Laurent perfumes
The house has 88 perfumes here, led by Myslf Yves Saint Laurent, La Nuit De L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent Le Parfum and Libre Intense Yves Saint Laurent.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is musky (100%), followed by gourmand and animalic. You will probably like it if you enjoy musky and gourmand smells and notes like patchouli and civet. Less obvious notes include clary sage, geranium and leather. Perfume fans rate it 4.51 out of 5.
Kouros price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €39. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Ungaro Diva and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan.
Flankers and editions
There are 4 other versions of this perfume, released between 2006 and 2015.
If you like Kouros, try these
Similar picks to try: Givenchy Gentleman 1974 (14 shared notes), Ungaro Diva (13 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion (13 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (13 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Elizabeth Taylor Passion starts from €29.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
Does Kouros project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.
When did Kouros come out?
It came out in 1981.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between Kouros EDT and Kouros Silver?
The other one is the Eau de Cologne and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.