Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Kouros
Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent (1981) is built around Aldehydes, Coriander, Clary Sage, Artemisia. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« Aldehydes, civet and honey: a powerful, uncompromising animalic fougère. »
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Van Cleef & Arpels · 1989
Tsar
Shared notes: Artemisia, Coriander, Bergamot, Geranium, Carnation. What differs: Rosemary, Lavender, Neroli.
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Yves Saint Laurent · 1988
Jazz
Shared notes: Artemisia, Bergamot, Carnation, Geranium, Tonka Bean. What differs: Neroli, Rose, Sandalwood. Same family (Aromatic Fougère).
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Hermès · 1970
Équipage
Shared notes: Clary Sage, Bergamot, Carnation, Cinnamon, Jasmine. What differs: Rosewood, Tarragon, Marjoram.
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Yves Saint Laurent · 1971
Pour Homme
Shared notes: Bergamot, Geranium, Clary Sage, Carnation, Vetiver. What differs: Lemon, Lavender, Lemon Verbena.
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Paco Rabanne · 1973
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme
Shared notes: Clary Sage, Geranium, Tonka Bean, Honey, Musk. What differs: Rosemary, Brazilian Rosewood, Lavender. Same family (Aromatic Fougère).
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Paloma Picasso · 1992
Minotaure
Shared notes: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Coriander, Jasmine, Geranium. What differs: Galbanum, Tarragon, Fruity Notes.
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Cartier · 1981
Must de Cartier
Shared notes: Bergamot, Aldehydes, Jasmine, Carnation, Vanilla. What differs: Galbanum, Green Mandarin, Rose. Positioned as Feminine.
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Jean Couturier · 1973
Coriandre
Shared notes: Coriander, Aldehydes, Jasmine, Geranium, Civet. What differs: Orange Blossom, Angelica, Rose. Positioned as Feminine.
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Tom Ford · 2012
Noir
Shared notes: Bergamot, Geranium, Clary Sage, Vanilla, Leather. What differs: Violet, Pink Pepper, Caraway.
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Dior · 1980
Jules
Shared notes: Bergamot, Jasmine, Carnation, Leather, Musk. What differs: Tarragon, Cumin, Lavender. Same family (Aromatic Fougère).
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Kouros?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Tsar by Van Cleef & Arpels is the closest: it shares 8 notes with Kouros, including Artemisia, Coriander, Bergamot.
What is an alternative to Kouros from another house?
Tsar (Van Cleef & Arpels, 1989) picks up Artemisia, Coriander, Bergamot in a different interpretation.
Which other Yves Saint Laurent perfume is similar to Kouros?
At Yves Saint Laurent, Jazz (1988) is the closest, sharing Artemisia, Bergamot, Carnation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.