Is Rebel Aromas Champion a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Kouros?

Kouros EDT

Yves Saint Laurent by Pierre Bourdon Original

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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.

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Our Verdict - Champion EDP

Rebel Aromas' Champion is marketed as inspired by YSL Kouros, though the site's own listed notes describe a soft floral-oriental that has nothing to do with the aldehydic, civet-and-honey powerhouse Kouros actually is, so this profile is built on the real original's character instead. The dupe simplifies Kouros's dense, animalic bravado into a milder leather-patchouli scent that's easier to wear but far less distinctive.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Kouros EDT

Champion EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Coriander 19% vs 25%

Artemisia 19% vs 41%

Bergamot 18% vs 33%

Only in Kouros

Aldehydes 22% Clary Sage 20%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 12% vs 40%

Geranium 12% vs 27%

Orris 12% vs 31%

Only in Kouros

Patchouli 14% Carnation 13% Vetiver 13% Cinnamon 12% Lavender 11%

Shared Notes

Musk 13% vs 23%

Leather 13% vs 32%

Honey 13% vs 20%

Only in Kouros

Civet 14% Oakmoss 13% Amber 11% Tonka Bean 11% Vanilla 11%

Only in Champion

Patchouli 24%

Accords

Kouros Champion

100%

Animalic

40%

80%

Musky

70%

Aromatic

60%

Powdery

50%

Leather

60%

50%

Warm Spicy

50%

Earthy

Woody

50%

Animalic shared

100%

40%

Musky

80%

Aromatic

70%

Powdery

60%

Leather shared

50%

60%

Warm Spicy

50%

Earthy

50%

Woody

50%

Performance

Kouros Champion

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.

Champion