Kouros Eau de Toilette vs Beloved Woman Eau de Parfum

Kouros

Edt	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
1981	Year	2012
££	Price Tier	££

Beloved Woman

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Kouros Eau de Toilette

Kouros is a divisive legend that pulls no punches: animalic, musky, and unapologetically masculine, it wears like a feral white marble statue. The ultimate statement for those who crave power, complexity, and vintage bravado.

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Our Verdict - Beloved Woman Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, polarizing opinions between 'masterpiece' and 'old-fashioned mess'. You'll either adore its complex, classic charm or find it too dated; there's no middle ground here.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	7%	1%
Floral	18%	20%
Fruity	1%	1%
Green	15%	8%
Sweet	17%	19%
Warm	16%	17%
Woody	8%	12%
Earthy	14%	13%
Animalic	13%	21%
Fresh	17%	10%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Kouros EdT

Beloved Woman EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Clary Sage 19% vs 15%

Only in Kouros Eau de Toilette

Aldehydes 22% Coriander 20% Artemisia 19% Bergamot 19%

Only in Beloved Woman Eau de Parfum

Chamomile 20% Rose 16% Lavender 13% Clove 13% Cardamom 12% Jasmine 10%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 13% vs 14%

Only in Kouros Eau de Toilette

Carnation 13% Vetiver 13% Geranium 12% Jasmine 12% Orris 12% Cinnamon 12% Lavender 11%

Only in Beloved Woman Eau de Parfum

Immortelle 20% Benzoin 14% Ylang-Ylang 13% Labdanum 13% Frankincense 13% Violet 12%

Shared Notes

Civet 14% vs 16%

Musk 13% vs 11%

Leather 13% vs 14%

Vanilla 10% vs 9%

Only in Kouros Eau de Toilette

Honey 14% Oakmoss 13% Amber 11% Tonka Bean 11%

Only in Beloved Woman Eau de Parfum

Castoreum 15% Ambergris 12% Sandalwood 10% Cedar 10%

Accords

Kouros Eau de Toilette Beloved Woman Eau de Parfum

100%

Animalic

81%

50%

Warm Spicy

100%

Amber

94%

Herbal

88%

Woody

85%

80%

Musky

84%

50%

Leather

80%

70%

Aromatic

75%

60%

Powdery

65%

Sweet

64%

50%

Earthy

Animalic shared

100%

81%

Warm Spicy shared

50%

100%

Amber

94%

Herbal

88%

Woody

85%

Musky shared

80%

84%

Leather shared

50%

80%

Aromatic shared

70%

75%

Powdery shared

60%

65%

Sweet

64%

Earthy

50%

Performance

Kouros Eau de Toilette Beloved Woman Eau de Parfum

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Potent

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Kouros Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

Kouros is a powerhouse with heavy animalic, musky and spicy notes that suit colder weather, giving it a dominant presence in fall and winter. Its intensity can overwhelm in the summer heat but works well in the transitional and cooler months.

Occasions

Best For:

Formal

Also Works:

Date

This is a bold, commanding fragrance best suited for formal occasions or evening wear when you want to make a statement. Its assertiveness and projection can be too much for the office or casual/sporty settings.

Beloved Woman Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its potent projection and extensive longevity make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for evenings and special events. The sophisticated, warm spicy, and animalic accords lend themselves well to formal occasions and romantic dates, where a bold statement is desired.