Yves Saint Laurent Kouros is one of the most audacious and iconic men's fragrances ever created — a bold, unapologetic, and deeply masculine composition that has defined a certain kind of raw, powerful elegance since its legendary debut in 1981. Named after the ancient Greek sculptures of idealized male beauty, it's a fragrance that wears its masculinity without compromise.
The fragrance opens with a striking, aromatic burst of lavender, cloves, and coriander — sharp, spicy, and immediately commanding. At the heart, a complex accord of jasmine, rose, and grass creates a surprisingly rich floral depth that gives Kouros its distinctive, almost animalic character — bold, warm, and deeply sensual. The dry-down reveals the fragrance's legendary base: a rich, warm accord of amber, vanilla, honey, civet, and oakmoss that settles on the skin with a deep, lasting intensity that is unmistakably, powerfully masculine.
The Experience: Kouros is for the man who is completely comfortable in his own skin and wears his confidence like armor. It's the fragrance for those who appreciate the classics, who understand that true masculinity needs no apology, and who want a scent that is as bold and timeless as the sculptures that inspired it. A true legend — not for the faint of heart.
Fragrance Profile:
• Top: Lavender, Cloves, Coriander, Artemisia
• Heart: Jasmine, Rose, Grass, Geranium
• Base: Amber, Vanilla, Honey, Civet, Oakmoss
Details: Eau de Toilette • 3.4 oz / 100 ml • New • Men's
