Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

Kouros

Yves Saint Laurent
Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent bottle
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Yves Saint Laurent

The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Bourdon

Kouros

Launched 1981 Masculine
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Description

The story behind this fragrance

Kouros opens with a sharp, herbal brightness—artemisia and sage cut through warm spice and bergamot, aldehydes lending a crisp, almost metallic shimmer. The heart softens into carnation and lavender, grounded by vetiver and orris root, with cinnamon and geranium adding warmth and slight sweetness. As it settles, leather and oakmoss emerge, anchored by amber, tonka bean, and honey, while musk and civet deepen the skin-close finish into something animalic yet honeyed, intimate and enduring.

The Composition

A symphony of notes that unfold over time

TOP NOTES

First impression · 15–30 minutes

Artemisia
Aldehydes
Bergamot
Coriander
Clary Sage

HEART NOTES

The soul · 2–4 hours

Carnation
Vetiver
Lavender
Jasmine
Cinnamon
Geranium
Orris Root
Patchouli

BASE NOTES

The lasting impression · 4+ hours

Oakmoss
Amber
Musk
Tonka Bean
Leather
Honey
Civet
Vanilla

Perfect For

💼 Office🗓️ Daily🌃 Evening🍷 Date Night🎩 Formal🛋️ Casual🌳 Outdoor✈️ Travel

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