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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

KourosFirst · Yves Saint LaurentKourosEDP · 1981 · ★ 3.56
Rive Gauche Pour Homme LightSecond · Yves Saint LaurentRive Gauche Pour Homme Light2004 · ★ 4.61
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KourosRive Gauche Pour Homme Light
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Kouros × Rive Gauche Pour Homme Light

Musky, animalic and aromatic meets aromatic, fresh spicy and woody. They share three accords and five 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 Rive Gauche Pour Homme Light. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

KourosRive Gauche Pour Homme Light
aromaticboth
woodyboth
earthyboth
muskyfirst
animalicfirst
fresh spicysecond
powderyfirst
greensecond
leatherfirst
honeyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Kouros
AldehydesAldehydesCorianderCorianderClary SageClary SageArtemisiaArtemisiaCarnationCarnationJasmineJasmineOrris RootOrris RootCinnamonCinnamonCivetCivetMuskMuskHoneyHoneyLeatherLeather
In both
BergamotPatchouliVetiverGeraniumLavender
Three shared accords:
aromaticearthywoody
Only in Rive Gauche Pour Homme Light
MintMintStar AniseStar AniseGuaiac WoodGuaiac Wood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepKouros brings aromatic; Rive Gauche Pour Homme Light brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, patchouli, vetiver and geranium and 1 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, earthy and woody run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Kouros in winter and fall and Rive Gauche Pour Homme Light in spring and summer. Together they may suit the months in between.
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; Rive Gauche Pour Homme Light long lasting and moderate. Expect Kouros to lead and Rive Gauche Pour Homme Light to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Kouros, two of Rive Gauche Pour Homme Light over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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