Kouros EDT

Yves Saint Laurent by Pierre Bourdon Original

75%

Greek Origins EDP

Perfume Parlour Dupe

Comparison

75%

Kouros EDT Yves Saint Laurent · 1981 M Original

Greek Origins EDP Perfume Parlour M Dupe

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Aldehydes

Coriander

Clary Sage

Artemisia

Bergamot

Heart

Patchouli

Carnation

Vetiver

Jasmine

Geranium

Base

Civet

Musk

Leather

Honey

Oakmoss

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Bay Leaf

Sage

Mace

Heart

Geranium

Jasmine

Cinnamon

Bergamot

Coriander

Base

Musk

Amber

Vetiver

Patchouli

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Kouros EDT

EDT	Concentration	EDP
M	Gender	M
1981	Year	-
££	Price Tier	£

Greek Origins EDP

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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 - Greek Origins EDP

Greek Origins chases the legendary YSL Kouros: the herbal-spicy opening, floral geranium-jasmine heart and musky, animalic amber base all read as a clear homage. It tames the original's notorious civet snarl and explosive sillage, wearing softer and skin-close, but as a budget cold-weather classic it captures Kouros's powdery, masculine character without the marmite intensity or the price.

Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Kouros EDT

Greek Origins EDP

Notes

Only in Kouros

Aldehydes 22% Coriander 20% Clary Sage 20% Artemisia 19% Bergamot 19%

Only in Greek Origins

Bay Leaf 34% Sage 34% Mace 31%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 12% vs 20%

Geranium 12% vs 22%

Cinnamon 12% vs 20%

Only in Kouros

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

Only in Greek Origins

Bergamot 19% Coriander 17%

Shared Notes

Musk 13% vs 26%

Amber 10% vs 25%

Only in Kouros

Civet 14% Leather 14% Honey 14% Oakmoss 13% Tonka Bean 11% Vanilla 11%

Only in Greek Origins

Vetiver 25% Patchouli 23%

Accords

Kouros Greek Origins

100%

Animalic

80%

Musky

60%

70%

Aromatic

80%

50%

Warm Spicy

65%

60%

Powdery

45%

Woody

60%

Floral

55%

50%

Leather

50%

Earthy

Animalic

100%

Musky shared

80%

60%

Aromatic shared

70%

80%

Warm Spicy shared

50%

65%

Powdery shared

60%

45%

Woody

60%

Floral

55%

Leather

50%

Earthy

50%

Performance

Kouros Greek Origins

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Intimate

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.

Greek Origins