Yves Saint Laurent
Kouros
Kouros, signed Yves Saint Laurent, is a crisp and energetic aromatic fragrance. It opens on bergamot, mugwort and coriander, reveals orange blossom, geranium and patchouli at its heart and rests on a base of leather, white musk, honey and civet.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
Unofficial sources Data drawn from unofficial sources, not from the house: this pyramid (like the year and gender shown) may contain discrepancies.
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Opening First minutes
Bergamot · Mugwort · Coriander
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Orange blossom · Geranium · Patchouli
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Base Several hours
Leather · White musk · Honey · Civet
Heart notes
Base notes
What its composition says
- 10 materials declared, against 7.6 on average in the catalogue: the formula is fuller than usual.
- 3 materials on top, 3 in the heart, 4 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
- Mugwort: a niche material, declared by only 10 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
- White musk: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 50% of the analysed perfumes contain it.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Moderate
5 to 7 h estimated on skin
Projection
Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length
Ideal seasons
Time of day
Versatile, from mid-season to sunny days (15–25 °C / 59–77 °F).
Ideal occasions
- Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
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