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KourosFirst · Yves Saint LaurentKourosEDP · 1981 · ★ 3.56
Sun ForceSecond · The HarmonistSun Force2020 · ★ 3.91
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Kouros × Sun Force

Musky, animalic and aromatic meets warm spicy, amber and woody. They share five 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 Sun Force. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

KourosSun Force
warm spicyboth
aromaticboth
powderyboth
woodyboth
muskyfirst
honeyboth
animalicfirst
ambersecond
earthyfirst
leatherfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Kouros
AldehydesAldehydesCorianderCorianderClary SageClary SageArtemisiaArtemisiaBergamotBergamotPatchouliPatchouliCarnationCarnationVetiverVetiverJasmineJasmineGeraniumGeraniumOrris RootOrris RootCinnamonCinnamon
In both
MuskHoney
Five shared accords:
aromaticpowderyhoneywarm spicywoody
Only in Sun Force
SaffronSaffronPomeloPomeloBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseCardamomCardamomOlibanumOlibanumBenzoinBenzoinSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepKouros brings aromatic; Sun Force brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk and honey, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, powdery, honey and warm spicy 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; Sun Force long lasting and moderate. Expect Kouros to lead and Sun Force to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Kouros, two of Sun Force over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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