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KourosFirst · Yves Saint LaurentKourosEDP · 1981 · ★ 3.56
SensuousSecond · Estée LauderSensuousEDP · 2008 · ★ 3.94
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KourosSensuous
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Kouros × Sensuous

Musky, animalic and aromatic meets woody, honey and amber. They share four accords and two notes.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Kouros, blue is Sensuous. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

KourosSensuous
woodyboth
powderyboth
honeyboth
warm spicyboth
muskyfirst
animalicfirst
aromaticfirst
earthyfirst
leatherfirst
ambersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Kouros
AldehydesAldehydesCorianderCorianderClary SageClary SageArtemisiaArtemisiaBergamotBergamotPatchouliPatchouliCarnationCarnationVetiverVetiverGeraniumGeraniumOrris RootOrris RootCinnamonCinnamonLavenderLavender
In both
JasmineAmber
Four shared accords:
powderyhoneywarm spicywoody
Only in Sensuous
LilyLilyMagnoliaMagnoliaWoodsy NotesWoodsy NotesYlang-YlangYlang-YlangSandalwoodSandalwoodWhite HoneyWhite HoneyPepperPepperMandarin OrangeMandarin Orange
Why it might work
  • Light over deepKouros brings aromatic; Sensuous brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadPowdery, honey, warm spicy and woody run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadKouros is voted eternal and strong; Sensuous moderate on both. Expect Kouros to lead and Sensuous to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Kouros, two of Sensuous over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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