| Kouros | |
|---|---|
 Example of a statue: the Kouros of Tenea, c. BC 550 | |
| Fragrance by Yves Saint Laurent | |
| Notes | Clove, Oakmoss, Incense |
| Released | 1981 |
| Label | Yves Saint Laurent |
| Tagline | Kouros, un parfum pour dieux vivants [1] |
| Flanker(s) | Body Kouros, Kouros Fraicheur |
Kouros is a perfume for men produced by Yves Saint Laurent. [2] The perfume was introduced in 1981. [3] It was created by perfumer Pierre Bourdon. [2] It is also known as "The Scent of the Gods."
The perfume was inspired by a trip to Greece Saint Laurent had taken. [1] He was particularly impressed by the kouroi:
J’avais été fasciné par le bleu de la mer, le ciel, la fraîcheur intense qui émanait de cet univers voué à la beauté. Dans le même temps, j’ai revu les statues de ces jeunes hommes qui sont la splendeur de la statuaire grecque. ... J’avais mon nouveau parfum. Et son nom. [1]
(I had been fascinated by the blue of the sea, the sky, the intense freshness which emanated from this universe dedicated to beauty. At the same time, I saw the statues of these young men who are the splendor of Greek statuary . ... I had my new perfume. And its name.)
PERFUME NOTES
- Top notes: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Tarragon, Clary Sage, Coriander
- Heart notes: Carnation, Vetiver, Patchouli, Cinnamon, Jasmine, Orris Root, Geranium
- Base notes: Oakmoss, Amber, Incense, Honey, Leather, Civet, Musk, Tonka Bean, Vanilla
A spin-off fragrance Body Kouros was released in 2000, [4] and Kouros Fraicheur by Yves Saint Laurent, a woody chypre fragrance was launched in 1993. [5] Kouros is usually in the top five of all-time greatest male fragrances.
The scent has undergone many reformulations throughout the years and the modern version has been largely criticised in fragrance reviews. [6]