Kouros (Eau de Toilette)
Perfumer: Pierre Bourdon
1,324 ratings
From your scent profile
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.
Skunky's take: A classic with a vintage spirit, for the nostalgic.
How does it perform?
From 1,060 community ratings, all out of 10.
Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
69% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Spicy
- Woody
- Animal
- 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
First minutes
- Aldehydes
- Clary sage
- Tarragon
First hours
- Vetiver
- Jasmine
- Cinnamon
Towards evening
- Amber
- Frankincense
- Musk
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 31%Autumn
- 27%Winter
- 26%Spring
- 16%Summer
- Casual24%
- Evening23%
- Nighttime22%
- Daytime16%
- Office10%
Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.
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49% matchJazz (1988) (Eau de Toilette)
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Last updated: October 26, 2026





















