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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as masculine
Kouros Fraicheur
The crisp afternoon in an urban park — where the zing of citrus and spices meets the grounding embrace of earthy woods, offering a balance between energy and serenity.
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Kouros FraicheurPremium · $100–250
43%Similar accords, often for lessCK One Gold · Calvin KleinMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1993 by Yves Saint Laurent, Kouros Fraicheur is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men that balances freshness and warmth. The composition opens with the zesty brightness of bergamot and coriander, followed by the delicate sweetness of pineapple and orange blossom. Sage and clove add an earthy-spicy contrast to the heart, while patchouli and vetiver anchor the base with their rich, grounding presence. Kouros Fraicheur is a proof of Yves Saint Laurent's enduring elegance, blending modern freshness with lasting woody notes.
Apply Kouros Fraicheur with two sprays for balanced projection. The fresh top notes are bright but fade within an hour, so rely on the rich base notes to carry you through the day. This fragrance reads better close to skin than across a room.
Fig. 01 — Kouros Fraicheur, Yves Saint Laurent
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The Kouros line
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Designer Yves Saint Laurent
More from the house · founded 1961 · France
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The originalKouros FraicheurYves Saint Laurent · Premium · $100–250Calvin Klein · 2016CK One GoldShares 5 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 3.76 (1,206)43%Match
Ralph Lauren · 2024Polo 67Shares 5 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 4.24 (2,794)
With Givenchy Gentleman Society Sport
Adds yellow floral and green; shares vetiver.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 59%, disliked or hated by 8%.