Sartorial EDT

Penhaligon's by Bertrand Duchaufour

83%

Kouros EDT

Yves Saint Laurent by Pierre Bourdon

Comparison

83%

Sartorial EDT Penhaligon's · 2010 M

Kouros EDT Yves Saint Laurent · 1981 M

Top

Mineral

Aldehydes

Cardamom

Pepper

Rainwater

Heart

Lavender

Beeswax

Leather

Base

Oakmoss

Honey

Woody

Patchouli

Tonka Bean

Top

Aldehydes

Coriander

Clary Sage

Artemisia

Bergamot

Heart

Patchouli

Carnation

Vetiver

Jasmine

Geranium

Base

Civet

Musk

Leather

Honey

Oakmoss

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Sartorial EDT

EDT	Concentration	EDT
M	Gender	M
2010	Year	1981
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sartorial EDT

Elegant, urbane, and quietly confident, Sartorial is a modern fougere that evokes the ritual of fine tailoring with a cool aldehydic edge and nuanced green-leather heart. Understated yet distinctive for the thoughtful gentleman.

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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.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Sartorial EDT

Kouros EDT

Notes

Shared Notes

Aldehydes 14% vs 22%

Only in Sartorial

Mineral 15% Cardamom 12% Pepper 12% Rainwater 12% Violet Leaf 12% Ginger 12% Neroli 11%

Only in Kouros

Coriander 20% Clary Sage 20% Artemisia 19% Bergamot 19%

Shared Notes

Lavender 34% vs 11%

Only in Sartorial

Beeswax 35% Leather 31%

Only in Kouros

Patchouli 14% Carnation 13% Vetiver 13% Jasmine 12% Geranium 12% Orris 12% Cinnamon 12%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 10% vs 12%

Honey 10% vs 13%

Tonka Bean 9% vs 10%

Amber 8% vs 10%

Musk 8% vs 13%

Vanilla 8% vs 10%

Only in Sartorial

Woody 9% Patchouli 9% Myrrh 9% Cedar 9% Balsam 8%

Only in Kouros

Civet 14% Leather 14%

Accords

Sartorial Kouros

Animalic

100%

90%

Aromatic

70%

85%

Fougere

80%

Fresh Spicy

Musky

80%

70%

Green

50%

Powdery

60%

55%

Leather

50%

Warm Spicy

50%

Earthy

50%

Animalic

100%

Aromatic shared

90%

70%

Fougere

85%

Fresh Spicy

80%

Musky

80%

Green

70%

Powdery shared

50%

60%

Leather shared

55%

50%

Warm Spicy

50%

Earthy

50%

Performance

Sartorial Kouros

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Beast (10+h)

Intimate

Projection

Strong

Light

Intensity

Potent

Season and Occasion Fit

Sartorial

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Sartorial's aromatic, green, and spicy profile shines in spring and fall when its aldehydic freshness and fougere warmth feel most natural. It is less suited to the high heat of summer or the depths of winter, where its moderate projection and powdery-leather heart do not cut through extreme temperatures.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

Sartorial balances refinement and subtlety, making it ideal for office wear and casual sophistication. Its moderate boldness and vintage tailoring vibe suit formal occasions but lack the high energy for sporty settings.

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.