Yves Saint Laurent
Kouros
EDT · 1981 · heavy weight
The note pyramid.
Top
Heart
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Notes as the brand lists them ↗ · checked 2026-10-18. Note families with five or more bottles have a page.
The accord balance.
Our weights, from 0 to 1. A guide to character.
- citrus0.00
- aromatic0.70
- aquatic0.00
- green0.00
- floral0.30
- spicy0.60
- woody0.50
- amber0.30
- sweet0.00
- leather0.50
- smoky0.00
- musky0.40
Where it fits.
Winter cold
Kouros is rich, spicy and leather, so it lasts in cold air.
Formal
Kouros is polished, woody and leather, so it sits well with a suit.
Signature
Kouros is aromatic and spicy with a clear character, best in fall and winter.
Try them together
Three pairings
The three highest pair scores among our checked bottles. Each score has a reason. Smell is personal; these rules are a starting point.
Amouage
Reflection Man
88/100Reflection Man's orris softens the leather in Kouros, tied by shared rosemary.
Spray Kouros first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Reflection Man on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).
Givenchy
Gentleman Eau de Toilette's iris softens the leather in Kouros, tied by shared lavender.
Spray Kouros first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Gentleman Eau de Toilette on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).
Prada
Luna Rossa Ocean
88/100Luna Rossa Ocean's iris softens the leather in Kouros, with lavender in both.
Spray Kouros first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Luna Rossa Ocean on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).