Is Perfume Parlour Shiny a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver?
Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver EDT
Yves Saint Laurent by Olivier Pescheux, Michel Girard Original Statement
Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Silver EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2015 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Shiny EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Kouros Silver - a fruity fragrance led by Apple, with aromatic depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the fruity, aromatic profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the fruity accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Apple, Sage, Amber
Adds woody notes
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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