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Yves Saint Laurent Kouros vs Parle Moi de Parfum Papyrus Oud 71
Papyrus Oud 71 is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
AldehydesCorianderClary SageArtemisiaBergamot
Heart
PatchouliCarnationVetiverJasmineGeraniumOrris RootCinnamonLavender
Base
CivetMuskHoneyLeatherOakmossAmberTonka BeanVanilla
Accords
Musky
100%
Animalic
89%
Aromatic
75%
Powdery
72%
Earthy
58%
Leather
56%
Performance
LongevityEternal
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Kouros was launched in 1981. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Bourdon. Top notes are Aldehydes, Coriander, Clary Sage, Artemisia and Bergamot; middle notes are Patchouli, Carnation, Vetiver, Jasmine, Geranium, Orris Root, Cinnamon and Lavender; base notes are Civet, Musk, Honey, Leather, Oakmoss, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.
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Notes
Top
PapyrusGingerBergamotLavenderLemonBasilArtemisiaPetitgrain
Heart
White Cedar ExtractSandalwoodPink PepperPatchouliOrris RootGeraniumJasmineCarnation
Base
OlibanumVetiverVanillaLeatherLabdanumAmberOakmossTonka BeanMuskSage
Accords
Woody
100%
Aromatic
65%
Amber
63%
Fresh spicy
59%
Powdery
50%
Warm spicy
47%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Papyrus Oud 71 by Parle Moi de Parfum is a fragrance for men. Papyrus Oud 71 was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Michel Almairac. Top notes are Papyrus, Ginger, Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon, Basil, Artemisia and Petitgrain; middle notes are White Cedar Extract, Sandalwood, Pink Pepper, Patchouli, Orris Root, Geranium, Jasmine and Carnation; base notes are Olibanum, Vetiver, Vanilla, Leather, Labdanum, Amber, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Musk and Sage.
Notes in Common
47% sharedShared (15)
ArtemisiaBergamotPatchouliCarnationVetiverJasmineGeraniumOrris RootLavenderMuskLeatherOakmossAmberTonka BeanVanilla
Only in Kouros
AldehydesCorianderClary SageCinnamonCivetHoney
Only in Papyrus Oud 71
PapyrusGingerLemonBasilPetitgrainWhite Cedar ExtractSandalwoodPink PepperOlibanumLabdanumSage
Rating
3.56vs4.07
Ratings
9,344vs578
Concentration
EDPvsParfum
Launch Year
1981vs2018
Which should I buy?
Papyrus Oud 71 is the community's favourite of the two.
- Papyrus Oud 71 is rated higher by the community: 4.07 from 578 ratings, against 3.56 from 9,344.
- Longevity votes lean "eternal" for Kouros and "long lasting" for Papyrus Oud 71.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Kouros versus "moderate" for Papyrus Oud 71.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
Buy Papyrus Oud 71 if you want the higher-rated option; pick Kouros if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.