Is Perfume Parlour Young Man a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Body Kouros?
Body Kouros EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2000 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Young Man EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Body Kouros
- Young Man
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a cult classic, polarising some but adored by many as a divine, unique masterpiece. Forget the original Kouros; Body Kouros is its own beast - a sexy, warm, and mysterious scent that's sadly discontinued but definitely worth seeking out.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Body Kouros - a smoky fragrance led by Incense, Eucalyptus, with amber 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
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its warm, sensual, and amber-heavy profile makes it perfect for date nights and intimate occasions. While some find it too strong for the office, its unique character and moderate sillage mean it can work in casual settings.
Seasons
Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the smoky signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.
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 Eucalyptus, Benzoin, Incense
Adds mace, drops cedar and clary sage
Where to buy
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$250.00 plus sales tax
Amazon US - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
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$250.00 plus sales tax
Amazon US - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $73.93/fl oz
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Young Man EDP
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