Yves Saint Laurent 1986 EDC

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Kouros Eau de Sport

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Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Eau de Sport is a Cologne launched in 1986. Kouros Eau de Sport opens with Green Notes, Amber, and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Carnation, and Galbanum, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Yves Saint Laurent's Kouros Eau de Sport carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This isn't a 'sport' fragrance in the modern sense; it's a more refined, less brutal take on the iconic original Kouros. Love it for its softened edges and nuanced character. It's a collector's item now, so good luck finding it without selling a kidney.
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Kouros Eau de Sport Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

While still potent, the toned-down nature compared to the original makes it more versatile than Kouros. It's great for dates and formal events where you want to stand out but not overwhelm, though the 'sport' name is misleading for active wear.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Kouros Eau de Sport kicks off with an aromatic, green bite of artemisia smoothed by amber, setting a distinguished tone. The heart unfurls with a classic floral bouquet of rose, jasmine, and carnation, underpinned by the green earthiness of galbanum. As it settles, a clean, musky base emerges, entwined with vetiver, oakmoss, and the profound depth of frankincense and patchouli, finishing with a hint of vanilla sweetness.

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