BergamotOpens with
IncenseDries down to
Nathalie FeisthauerThe nose · 60 fragrances · also made Les Belles de Ricci (1996)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as masculine
Kouros Tattoo
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives — where sharp citrus meets the subtle smokiness of incense and the grounding warmth of musk.
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Kouros TattooPremium · $100–250
57%Similar accords, often for lessVery Sexy Sea · Victoria's SecretBudget tier, under $40 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Kouros Tattoo by Yves Saint Laurent was launched in 2007 and is a Woody Aquatic fragrance for men, crafted by perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer. The composition opens with bright bergamot and mandarin orange, creating an immediate freshness that's both invigorating and uplifting. As the scent evolves, incense adds a smoky warmth, while cedar and musk anchor the base notes in earthy depth. The balance between citrus brightness and woody richness makes this fragrance feel like a modern interpretation of YSL’s heritage.
Apply Kouros Tattoo to your pulse points and allow it a moment to develop on skin. The bergamot and mandarin will fade within an hour, but the smoky incense and woody base notes will linger throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Kouros Tattoo, Yves Saint Laurent
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Nathalie Feisthauer
The trainee who broke the moldNathalie Feisthauer's vocation became clear the moment she discovered Opium by Yves Saint Laurent.
The Kouros line
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Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 43%, disliked or hated by 12%.