Yves Saint Laurent 2007 EDT

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Kouros Tattoo

by Nathalie Feisthauer

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Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Tattoo is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2007, created by Nathalie Feisthauer. Kouros Tattoo opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Neroli, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Incense. Yves Saint Laurent's Kouros Tattoo carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

If the original Kouros was too much, Kouros Tattoo offers a lighter, more wearable take on the classic. It retains the signature musky barbershop vibe but dials back the intensity, making it surprisingly versatile for a flanker. A summer glory for Kouros fans.
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Kouros Tattoo Eau de Toilette 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its lighter, fresher character and toned-down sillage make it suitable for casual wear or even a sporty refresher. While some wear it to the office, the musky undertones might be a bit much for very formal or enclosed work environments.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 Tattoo opens with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot and mandarin, quickly softened by neroli's floral sweetness. It then settles into a woody-musky core, evoking a clean, soapy barbershop feel. The drydown reveals a subtle, smoky hint of incense grounding the cedar, retaining the Kouros DNA without its infamous assertiveness.

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