Yves Saint Laurent
Kouros
1981FranceLongevity · Very Long LastingSillage · Strong$83 retail★ 4.4 community rating
A bold, animalic composition where spicy coriander and sage open into a creamy patchouli heart, grounded by smoky leather and civet's primal warmth
Top Notes
AldehydesCorianderClary SageArtemisiaBergamot
Heart Notes
PatchouliCarnationGeraniumVetiverCinnamonJasmineOrris RootLavender
Base Notes
CivetHoneyLeatherMuskOakmossAmberTonka BeanVanilla
Accords
musky· Dominantgourmand· Dominantanimalic· Dominantaromatic· Prominentpowdery· Prominenthoney· Moderateearthy· Moderateleather· Moderatewarm spicy· Moderatewoody· Moderatealdehydic· Moderate
Best Clone
The best clone of Yves Saint Laurent Kouros is Kronos by Fragrance World, with a 78% accuracy score. A fraction of the cost of the $83 original.
Best Seasons
Spring23%
Summer0%
Fall / Autumn100%
Winter40%
Best Occasions
Night Out100%
Professional91%
Casual0%
2 Clones Found
Best Match
Fragrance World
Kronos
78%accuracy
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
Kronos lacks the full depth of Kouros's civet and leather notes, making it less animalic and slightly more refined. The longevity is also typically shorter on the clone, with the base notes not projecting as powerfully after 4-5 hours.
Amazon
Dua
Triumphant
78%accuracy
$33
Dua
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone is slightly brighter and less animalic than the original, with reduced longevity and sillage. Dua's version emphasizes the sweet vanilla-tonka base over Kouros's smoky, leathery undertones.
Dua $33