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Kouros

Name: Kouros Eau de Toilette (EDT)
Brand: Yves Saint Laurent
Price: 86 USD
Availability: InStock

Yves Saint Laurent · Eau de Toilette (EDT) · 1981

Amber · Amber Designermasculine

≈ $86 · 3.4oz · approx. retail

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A landmark 1981 aromatic-fougere built around a bold animalic accord of civet, honey, musk and leather over a spicy herbal heart. Known as a polarizing, intensely masculine classic of vintage perfumery.

Aromatic Amber Animalic Honey Powdery

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Aldehydes Coriander Clary Sage Artemisia (Wormwood)Bergamot

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Patchouli Carnation Vetiver Jasmine Geranium Iris / Orris Cinnamon Lavender

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Civet Musk Leather Honey Oakmoss Amber Tonka Bean Vanilla

Best for

FallWinterEvening

Perfumer

Pierre Bourdon

French · 18 in collection

Influential perfumer behind several 1980s–90s landmarks.

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