The line, compared

Every Kouros, compared

13 fragrances in Yves Saint Laurent’s Kouros line, from 1981 to 2014. Ratings, lasting power and season come from wearers’ votes; accords show what each one adds to the original.

Most worn: Kouros9,344 ratings
Highest rated: Kouros3.56 of 5
Longest lasting: Kouros8.1 of 10

The original

Kouros

Launched: 1981
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Rating: 3.56 · 9,344 ratings
Lasting power: 8.1 of 10
Best in: winter, fall
Most wearers say: masculine

Leads with musky, animalic, aromatic.

Kouros Fraicheur

Launched: 1993
Rating: 4.41 · 337 ratings
Lasting power: 7.3 of 10
Best in: spring, summer
Most wearers say: masculine

Adds sweet and woody and fruity to the original's profile.

Kouros Cologne Sport

Launched: 2003
Concentration: Cologne
Rating: 4.25 · 239 ratings
Lasting power: 5.9 of 10
Best in: summer, spring
Most wearers say: masculine

Adds floral and white floral and citrus to the original's profile.

Kouros Eau de Toilette Tonique 2011

Launched: 2011
Concentration: Eau de Toilette
Rating: 4.17 · 109 ratings
Lasting power: 6.8 of 10
Best in: summer, spring

Adds woody and citrus to the original's profile.

Also in the line

Limited editions and versions with too few ratings to compare.

Kouros Eau de Sport · 1986
Kouros Eau d Ete 2002 · 2002
Kouros Cologne Sport Eau d'Ete Summer Fragrance · 2004
Kouros Eau d'Ete 2005 · 2005
Kouros Eau d'Ete 2006 · 2006
Kouros Tattoo · 2007
Kouros Summer Edition 2008 · 2008
Kouros Energizing 2010 · 2010
Kouros Eau de Toilette Tonique 2014 · 2014