Is Eden Perfumes No.147 Kouros a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Kouros?

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Kouros Eau de Toilette bottle Kouros EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
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1981 Year -
££ Price Tier £
No.147 Kouros Eau de Parfum bottle No.147 Kouros EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Kouros EDT
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - No.147 Kouros EDP
Eden's version of the 1981 classic Kouros keeps the metallic aldehyde blast and musky patchouli-amber base intact, delivering the same love-it-or-hate-it punchy character - though inevitably with less of the original's legendary sillage and staying power.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Kouros EDT
No.147 Kouros EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Aldehydes 22% vs 25%
Coriander 19% vs 17%
Clary Sage 19% vs 17%
Artemisia 19% vs 20%
Bergamot 18% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 13% vs 19%
Carnation 13% vs 14%
Vetiver 12% vs 14%
Jasmine 12% vs 12%
Geranium 12% vs 12%
Cinnamon 12% vs 12%
Only in No.147 Kouros
Iris 13%
Shared Notes
Musk 13% vs 17%
Oakmoss 12% vs 20%
Amber 10% vs 25%
Tonka Bean 10% vs 20%
Vanilla 10% vs 15%

Accords

Kouros No.147 Kouros
100%
Animalic
80%
Musky
45%
70%
Aromatic
75%
Aldehydic
65%
60%
Powdery
50%
Leather
50%
Earthy
Woody
40%
100%
Musky shared
80%
45%
Aromatic shared
70%
75%
65%
60%
50%
50%
40%

Performance

Kouros No.147 Kouros
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Potent
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Kouros

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.

No.147 Kouros

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Community season votes for Yves Saint Laurent Kouros, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Wearers put Yves Saint Laurent Kouros, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for formal occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean musky, aromatic

Key Differences

Adds iris, drops civet and honey

Where to buy

Kouros EDT
No.147 Kouros EDP
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