16 community ratings

Kouros Eau d'Été 2005

2005MenClassic

7.8/ 10

Community score
16 ratings

Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Eau d'Été 2005 is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that opens on bergamot, catnip and artemisia and settles into a woody, spicy base.

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How does it perform?

From 20 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.9 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

75% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Bergamot

Faassen's Catnip

Artemisia

Heart notesfirst few hours

Rosemary Jasmine

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Frankincense Ambergris Cedar

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Spicy
Woody
Animal

What does Kouros Eau d'Été 2005 smell like?

The opening is led by bergamot and artemisia, with Faassen's catnip adding a green edge. In the heart, rosemary and jasmine bring a soft floral touch. The base of frankincense, ambergris and cedar grounds it in wood, while the animal accord stays in the background.

Longevity is moderate and sillage is good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is worn mostly for leisure and daily use. It is classed as masculine and has been discontinued. Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Eau d'Été 2002 and Chapel Factory Erborista have a close profile.