Kouros Eau de Sport by Yves Saint Laurent bottle
Yves Saint Laurent

Kouros Eau de Sport

4.5/5 · 83 votes Masculine 1986
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Coral Amber
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.9/5
Sillage3.7/5
Day100
Night76
Spring100
Fall100
Winter68
Summer64
Our take

Kouros Eau de Sport opens with a sharp bite of artemisia that feels like walking past a barbershop window where someone just finished a shave. Coral amber adds a warm glow that keeps the herbs from turning too medicinal. The entrance is brisk and confident, announcing a scent that refuses to sit quietly in the background.

The heart pulls in carnation and galbanum, creating a green, slightly peppery floral that feels old-school rather than modern. Jasmine and rose are present but they stay tucked behind the spice and the stems. This is not a soft bouquet. It is a structured, slightly powdery layer that demands attention from anyone standing nearby.

Base notes of oakmoss, vetiver, and frankincense give the drydown a damp, earthy weight. Patchouli and musk anchor the mix while vanilla smooths the edges just enough to keep it wearable. The overall impression is a masculine classic that leans heavily on mossy woods and resin, projecting a very specific kind of traditional elegance.

It suits someone who enjoys smelling like a formal garden at noon, surrounded by stone paths and trimmed hedges. The vanilla and musk keep it from feeling completely austere, offering a gentle warmth that lingers on the skin as the green notes continue to weave through the resinous woods

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