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Mediterranee Eau de Parfum bottle Mediterranee EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
M Gender M
- Year 2015
£ Price Tier ££
Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver Eau de Toilette bottle Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mediterranee EDP
This one's a proper summer holiday hero - fresh, fruity, aquatic, and shockingly good value. It's an easy-going crowd-pleaser that won't rock the boat, though you'll need to be liberal with the sprays to get it to last.
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Our Verdict - Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver EDT
A divisive scent that’s a love-it-or-hate-it affair, particularly for fans of the original Kouros. Many find it a pleasant, modern fruity-aromatic, while others decry it as generic and a betrayal of the iconic nameplate. It's safe, but not for everyone.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Mediterranee EDP
Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 38% vs 100%
Only in Mediterranee
Lavender 34% Bergamot 27%
Only in Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver
Sage 100%
Shared Notes
Amber 36% vs 56%
Only in Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver
Woody 44%

Accords

Mediterranee Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver
100%
Ozonic
62%
Aromatic
100%
99%
Aquatic
Amber
97%
93%
Fruity
95%
92%
Woody
88%
Herbal
91%
78%
Lavender
61%
Fresh
71%
58%
Green
62%
61%
Citrus
Musky
48%
100%
Aromatic shared
62%
100%
99%
97%
Fruity shared
93%
95%
Woody shared
92%
88%
91%
78%
Fresh shared
61%
71%
Green shared
58%
62%
61%
48%

Performance

Mediterranee Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Mediterranee

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, aquatic, and fruity profile makes it perfect for casual wear, especially in summer. Despite weak performance, it’s inoffensive enough for the office, but its playful nature isn't ideal for formal events or a serious date.

Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual and sport settings, and its strong projection means it can work for dates without being too overwhelming. The fruitiness might be a bit too playful for formal wear, and while not beastly, its good performance means a lighter hand for the office.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
79%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Mediterranee EDP
Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver EDT
100ml
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