Yves Saint Laurent 2011 EDT

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Kouros Tonique 2011

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Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Tonique 2011 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2011. Kouros Tonique 2011 opens with Bergamot and Lemon, settles into a heart of Sea Water, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Patchouli, and Incense. Yves Saint Laurent's Kouros Tonique 2011 carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A divisive beast, this one. Some adore its fresh, toned-down take on the legendary Kouros DNA, perfect for summer. Others bemoan its lack of the original's punch, calling it an underwhelming aquatic. Expect strong opinions, but it's a solid warm-weather scent for those who connect with it.
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Kouros Tonique 2011 Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot55%
Lemon45%
Heartas listed
Sea Water100%
Baseas listed
Incense45%
Woody Notes32%
Patchouli23%

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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, energetic opening and marine accords make it ideal for casual wear, especially in summer. While its performance is decent, the woody-incense drydown offers enough sophistication for dates without being too overwhelming for others, hence it still works for some office 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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 Tonique 2011 kicks off with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot and lemon, quickly transitioning to a bracing marine heart that evokes salty sea air. As it settles, a woody incense emerges, blending with earthy patchouli, providing a sophisticated backdrop to the initial freshness. It's a journey from invigorating citrus to a contemplative, woody drydown.

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