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Yves Saint Laurent

Kouros (Eau de Toilette)

Perfumer: Pierre Bourdon

1981MenClassic
7.1/ 10
Community score
1,324 ratings
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Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Eau de Toilette is a dry, woody men's scent that lays spice, animal warmth and leather over a fresh opening.

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How does it perform?

From 1,060 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
8.7 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage
8.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
7.7 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

69% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Animal
  6. Leathery

What does Kouros (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

It begins with aldehydes, clary sage, tarragon and bergamot, a clean and bright start. In the heart, vetiver, jasmine, cinnamon and patchouli take over, pairing a floral edge with spice and earthy depth. The base of amber, leather, oakmoss and civet leaves an animal, leathery warmth, softened a little by honey and vanilla.

Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. It reads as masculine and classic. Yves Saint Laurent Jazz and Salvador Dali Salvador have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Aldehydes
    • Clary sage
    • Tarragon
  2. First hours

    • Vetiver
    • Jasmine
    • Cinnamon
  3. Towards evening

    • Amber
    • Frankincense
    • Musk

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 31%
    Autumn
  • 27%
    Winter
  • 26%
    Spring
  • 16%
    Summer
  • Casual
    24%
  • Evening
    23%
  • Nighttime
    22%
  • Daytime
    16%
  • Office
    10%

Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026