Fragrances inspired by Kouros Eau de Toilette
The original
Kouros
Yves Saint Laurent
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 20 notes is in the original, including Vetiver, Bergamot, Musk
The main difference
Without lavender
What they share
Every one of its 17 notes is in the original, including Vetiver, Bergamot, Musk
The main difference
Without civet and honey
What they share
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Musk, Geranium
The main difference
Without aldehydes and amber
What they share
Shares 9 of its 21 notes, including Bergamot, Vetiver, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and artemisia, drops bay leaf and mace
What they share
Shares 13 of its 20 notes, including Bergamot, Musk, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds cedar and cumin, drops civet and clary sage
What they share
Shares 13 of its 20 notes, including Vetiver, Bergamot, Musk
The main difference
Adds basil and caraway, drops amber and artemisia
What they share
Shares 13 of its 21 notes, including Bergamot, Musk, Artemisia
The main difference
Adds cedar and cyclamen, drops civet and clary sage
What they share
Shares 10 of its 17 notes, including Bergamot, Musk, Geranium
The main difference
Adds fennel and labdanum, drops aldehydes and artemisia
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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