Yves Saint Laurent
Kouros
What Kouros smells like
Assertive civet and bracing aldehydes over dry leather, evoking a primal, marble-hewn strength, for the undisputed alpha's authoritative command.
Feels like
A vintage barbershop after a fresh shave · Damp oakmoss clinging to ancient stone · The scent of a well-worn leather armchair · A glass of aged honeyed whiskey by a fireplace · Spices drying in a sun-drenched market · A confident stride through a bustling city street at dusk
Mood: Confident, Bold, Assertive, Provocative, Classic
Where to wear it: Candlelit jazz bar, Opera premiere, Exclusive members club, Formal evening gala
Main accords
musky, animalic, aromatic, powdery, earthy, leather, honey, warm-spicy, woody, aldehydic
Notes
Top notes: Aldehydes, Coriander, Clary Sage, Artemisia, Bergamot
Heart notes: Patchouli, Carnation, Vetiver, Geranium, Jasmine, Orris Root, Cinnamon, Lavender
Base notes: Civet, Honey, Leather, Musk, Oakmoss, Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla