There was a problem adding this item to Cart. This is the part of the review where everything will sit in place, and my reasons for not including Kouros in the Holy Grail Scents category will become clear. Bowhanti - for fans of Fminit du Bois, Need help dating vintage guerlain shalimar. JavaScript is disabled. Ad from shop GreekDemigods I have heard and read so many divided opinions about this one such as it smells like urinal cake or it smells like body odor that I understand if someone would be repulsed by Kouros without even sampling it. If you dig deep your nose on the place where you sprayed perfume, the combination of Geranium and Carnation might give it a dirty smell, depending on if its too hot outside. VintageByMaba To no surprise, I have never received a compliment or a comment when I wore this scent. 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It took a good couple of weeks of debating how Ill do this review based on Kouros reputation, many reformulations, and how does it fare in the modern age. This Summer, Britney Spears Fragrance UK has launched a Pride Edition Carner Barcelona is celebrating the season with an olfactory diary Zoologist continues to expand its menagerie of wildlife-themed perfumes Not many perfume houses can claim to have released their first eau de 1999 - 2022, Basenotes International Ltd. BCM Box 1111, London, WC1N 3XX, United Kingdom. Super unique and a true 80's beast! Too bad its practically a skin scent when it reaches this stage. Home / Perfume Reviews / Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Review (2022): Is It Still A King? Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. You wear The Scent of Gods for yourself, dont you? Believe it or not, Kouros still holds up its high price event after so many years which just confirms that some things are timeless and meant to stay. FREE shipping, If you don't want others to see this collection, make it private. Press J to jump to the feed. This has become one of my favorite fragrances. I adore the drydown of Kouros. From shop DrammingParfums, Sale Price 46.20 Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our Web site. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Ad from shop ParfumVintageStore : Fashion designer Saint Laurent stayed as the designer of the haute couture collection. From shop Scentofwomenandmen, ad by YesteryearimagesCo Items for bomb shelter food, clothes, toiletries, reading material, and Kouros. From shop MyVintageGadgets, ad by ItalianRetroBoutique Ad from shop Scentofwomenandmen The product that I got it is not the same as the picture. Mild and not overpowering but smells really nice. You can feel the age of this fragrance(40th anniversary in 2021), and as I mentioned in my Guerlain Heritage review, there is nothing modern about it. Thankfully, it still retains the most important aspects, but I feel that is slowly but surely knocking on the eleventh hour. 315.00, 350.00 Kouros comes in the white columnarshaped bottle looking just like something from ancient Greece and statue-like reminiscent of the bodybuilding guys from Kouros commercials. From shop ScentXshop, 515.00 Italy | English (US) | (EUR), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers, to ensure that sellers understand their audience and can provide relevant ads. Thats gonna get mighty expensive if one has to pay discontinued bottle prices. I feel it has been reformulated, I do not get musky nag champa drydown with the 2010 bottle I have in comparison to my 2003 tester bottle. [{"displayPrice":"$69.00","priceAmount":69.00,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"69","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"00","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"aKF%2BnN%2B6sRJ%2FAIWNxNcIuCWZtctIr56BXs1LxHxZWzlPphc2V%2FzJPJrU54TOHeTA%2FtnFSlwwQhWh9%2Fvg3FCadGvn%2FNO12UuDzljIKUOX2XxhkZ%2B%2BLbLdq7p4nVqWBNsDujueQdFNE7tESOsCRMyYhaSQ4OxWtakPor8ameKiu3wB7Yhuo%2BVWWv5oQ2Nl4%2BIL","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW"},{"displayPrice":null,"priceAmount":null,"currencySymbol":null,"integerValue":null,"decimalSeparator":null,"fractionalValue":null,"symbolPosition":null,"hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":false,"offerListingId":null,"locale":null,"buyingOptionType":"UNKNOWN"}]. From shop DejavuTerrace, 31.64 But, ultimately, due to a couple of reasons that Ill explain in the following chapters, it did miss entering my Holy Grail category. Yes! A product of its time, with notes such as civet, honey, and leather dominating the scent. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. I have also heard that Kouros is a scent only for the European clientele, due to its dirty scent profile. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Stock up now, boys. Scentofwomenandmen Etc. Sold by L & J Inc and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. When it comes to perfumes, probably the most important period were the late 90s and 2000s when Gucci (1999) acquired Ysl and asked Tom Ford to design the ready-to-wear collection who was also a creative director in the perfume sector. Something went wrong. Today, Ysl is owned by LOreal with over 200 boutiques opened worldwide. Yes, it is, and I do believe that some people like the natural aroma of Kouros that gives it a recognizable sexy profile. No Interest if paid in full in 6 months on $99+. From shop ParfumVintageStore, 450.00 The bottle itself doesnt have a removable cap which means that what you have is the built-in sprayer. So, its quite strange that they are not used in bigger concentration here. I can understand that, but this has been a release that's been out & solid since 1981. I just picked up a bottle for a fart over $50. This Scent Grail review is based on the modern version of Kouros that you can find in any reputable perfume shop. Saint Laurent died from brain cancer in 2008 and will be always known as the man who approached fashion differently and wanted women to feel comfortable and elegant at the same time. Yves Saint Laurent Kouros Review (2022): Is It Still A King? Ad from shop ArtcultureGR According to the various sources that seem to pop out every now and then, Pierre is also the creator of Creed Aventus as well. From shop VINTAlexStore, ad by EstiaCreations Yves Saint Laurent brand is also responsible for mainstreaming silhouettes from the 1920s-1940s and was the first to popularize ready-to-wear. (20% off), ad by ArtcultureGR I believe in Spain it is indeed discontinued, so probably in Portugal too. Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. I have a 2003 tester and the 2009 bottle. Indulges yourself into the most enjoyable moments, Is Discontinued By Manufacturer MyVintageGadgets If Chanel has managed to save Antaeus which also uses Civet as the main note, I have to wonder why LOreal skipped this opportunity to keep the old Kouros magnificent. Spray on your skin, and give it a good 10 minutes. During the last decade, I have tried at least three noticeably different formulations of Kouros, and this dynamic between dirty and clean seems to be almost completely gone in this newest formulation. From shop pureparfums1425, ad by ParfumVintageStore Scent Grail on Social Media:Facebook|Twitter|Instagram|Pinterest. Received an e-mail from YSL that it's been discontinued. Welcome to r/fragrance! : The YSL range for men is now the L'Hommes, all Kouros (including Body Kouros), Opium PH, and "La Collection" m7, Jazz and RGPH. This is my boyfriends favorite cologne and unfortunately is no longer produced. Ad from shop MonySoBeauty When it comes to perfumes, from the 80s up until the late 2000s Yves Saint Laurent was one of the most influential and creative houses that released hit after hit. Can't wait to hear the comments! Now they can be found in most perfumeries along with all the L'Homme line and Opium, whilst M7, M7 Fresh, Jazz and Live Jazz are not available. Ad from shop MyVintageGadgets Well, what sometimes happens is that certain countries stop supplying some frags and then the panic follows. Top 10 Best Fall Fragrances For Men (2022), Top 10 Best Designer Fragrances Every Beginner Should Check Out (2022), Karl Lagerfeld Lagerfeld Classic For Men: Five Minute Review (2022), Dior Homme 2020 Review (2022): Creating A Future Classic, Top 10 Best Spring Fragrances For Men (2022). No worries! Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. The atomizer sprays wide and nice, without spraying too much. Kouros and its flankers still generate profits, otherwise they would have relegated body kouros to the HIM collection. From shop BeHappyAnd, Sale Price 13.50 My suggestion is always the same: grab a couple of bottles of each fragrance you like: discontinuation, reformulation, re-bottling there is a lot of uncertainty. Otherwise, its almost a skin scent. I would not even order it should they display correct picture. From shop VintageByMaba, ad by pureparfums1425 Ad from shop ChicGreekGifts , 816705990528 499999888650 877775790517 885163915497 702840454189 885115213206 617689002012 885330702097 700999533168 881787060537 710069180932 880513909232 702840454196 027829218607 707001973479 880424459734 880147471679 811825018572 881874612298 885104935485 885892063186 880751344260 880733166057 987501209128 971503819775, Manufacturer Even though I have never checked this, I have always imagined Kouros as a signature perfume of someone like Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Scooby Werkstatt. Guess we'll see, but it's not looking 'great'. From shop WindsorArts, ad by MonySoBeauty Yves Saint Laurent has been a staple name in the fashion and perfume industries for a good chunk of the last 60 years and is one of the most iconic luxury fashion houses in the world. Sold by TheNewMall and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. GreekDemigods Suit and tie attire works the best with Yves Saint Laurent Kouros. (10% off), ad by DrammingParfums ArtcultureGR Ad from shop WindsorArts 13.50, 15.00 From shop VibaVintage, 510.00 If you are wondering where does that powdery aspect at the end comes from, it is Vanilla, which is more than ever, present in the newest formulation. Body Kouros had a prior reformulation in 2009, as I dont get that nag champa musky dry down with the bottle I purchased in 2010. Does anybody have any info about Body Kouros being out of the market? MonySoBeauty The last one was kinda of stupid, I have the new ceramic bottle that looks like the Kouros bottle but in dark grey, and it looks bad ass lol. Dont forget to check the back of the box(bar code) and check for a small QR code for authenticity check. As for animal use in perfumery, hopefully, it will never come back, and companies have already found great substitutes in form of synthetic musks. To my surprise, I was quite shocked, to say the least. The only acceptable way to wear this masterpiece is with 30+ sprays. A sense of humor helps. I accept donations of all things Kouros; please place items into the basket upon entry. ParfumVintageStore Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Summer, Cologne, and Fresh versions have bitten the dust, so here are those still easily available ones: Other fragrances often connected to Yves Saint Laurent Kouros are Creed Orange Spice, and Chanel Antaeus. Yep, a bit over $50 for a new bottle for myself too! The Body Kouros man takes care of his body and likes to provoke and play. EstiaCreations Has anyone tried the L'Oreal bottle version , how does it compare? Package arrived within just a couple of days. In the event, they do discontinue it in the future, I would not mind. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Kouros and all of its flankers come in the same bottle with only variations being color, and in some cases, see-through bottles. TheMagicOfScent That's how I know these are not originals. : He was also one of the few Edmond Roudnitskas students who inherited his inherited rigorous perfume technique of creating perfumes as works of art. You are using an out of date browser. ItalianRetroBoutique FREE shipping, ad by WindsorArts Read our Cookie Policy. 80s baby in a nutshell. Saint Laurent was inspired by his trip to Greece and was impressed by the kouroi and according to Madame Figaro article said: I had been fascinated by the blue of the sea, the sky, the intense freshness which emanated from this universe dedicated to beauty. There are only a couple of selected fragrances that took a good couple of years for me to appreciate. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Someone who likes Yves Saint Laurents masterpiece wont probably love the fact that after a strong and familiar opening, the fragrance quickly starts to mellow down, and shifts to a more rounder floral and muskier middle stage. Still, it works quite nice when its warm as well. For more info please readAffiliate Disclaimer. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Your number one resource for Holy Grail Signature Scents. Yves Saint Laurent Kouros is a deceptive and opinion dividing perfume. Great price. If I wore 30+ sprays of Kouros at once, I wouldn't need to worry about backup bottles - cause it'll be the last wearing I ever do! During the 1970s Ysl expanded to cosmetics, and due to the companys profits decline, the company was sold to Sanofi in 1993. There was even a rumor about a year ago that Kouros itself would be discontinued, which proved flat out wrong (though some say that the new formulation is so far from the vintage that it's as if the original was discontinued). I gotta see for myself how the newer stuff is. Ad from shop VINTAlexStore Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Original Price 15.00 5 Fragrance Recommendations For January 2021, Fragrance Strengths & Perfume Concentrations, Zaharoff Signature Rose Review: The Best Rose Fragrance On The Market (2022), Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Extreme Review (2022), Dolce And Gabbana The One Eau De Parfum For Men Review (2022), Top 10 Niche Perfume Brands: The Ultimate List (2022), Best Fresh Fragrances For Men To Wear This Summer (2022), An aromatic musk perfume with good longevity, Created by all-star perfumer Pierre Bourdon in 1981, Best used duringmilder weather conditions as a daytime business scent. Be respectful, inclusive, and don't cause needless drama. Oakmoss, Civet, Honey, and Leather combination in Kouros drydown is something yet to be surpassed by another perfume. Young folk will find it more accessible, while perfume aficionados are probably praying that the next reformulation still retains whats good in this one. FREE shipping, 79.00 ${cardName} unavailable for quantities greater than ${maxQuantity}. Rule of thumb: Don't listen to SA's in fragrance stores ! Would buy 5 bottles in a heartbeat if it ever was. ad by DejavuTerrace If prices start going up (again - for a bit there it was sketchy) and becomes harder to find on grey market & eBay that's a pretty good indication of -something-. 8 10 hours are your best bet, and after the initial blast, the performance is moderate if its cold outside. Ad from shop TheMagicOfScent I still see it on the shelves. We recommend that you do not solely rely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. Performance is good, and funnily enough, on the same level as almost every modern designer out there. IS KOUROS DISCONTINUED?No, Kouros is still widely available both online and in almost every perfume retail store. From shop ItalianRetroBoutique, ad by ScentXshop , Item model number Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. Inter Parfums closes Donna Karan license deal, Victoria's Secret launch newest fragrance pillar: Bare, Britney Spears Fragrances UK to raise money for LGBTQ+ charity, Carner Barcelona celebrates the Summer with fragrance trio, Zoologist marks Tutankhamen centenary with Sacred Scarab, Santa Maria Novella launch new Iris Eau de Parfum. Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2014. Value for money is average(current formulation). The bottle design is everything Saint Laurent stood for, thus Im quite fond of it. We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. First notes of chypre, coriander and cove exhibit an impetuous spirit yet reserved nature. Knowing that Kouros was inspired by Greek Gods and ancient statues, it is no wonder that nothing about this composition is subtle. - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, Learn more about earning points with eBay Mastercard, - eBay Return policy - opens in a new tab or window, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new tab or window, No Interest if paid in full in 6 mo on $99+. From shop TheMagicOfScent, 335.00 Thankfully I have enough stock (but will probably acquire more, lol) and I found an AMAZING modern similar fragrance too. To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. But hey, thats quite understandable. FREE shipping, ad by VibaVintage The well-rounded and professional soapy qualities are just around the corner. By purchasing via provided links/banners comes at no additional cost to you. Original Price 119.00 {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. I FINALLY picked a bottle of the newer stuff, just waiting for it to arrive. Probably just in your local store. Great delivery!!! It may not display this or other websites correctly. An error occured on the server, please try later or contact the customer service, 2022 YSL Beauty | This site is intended for US consumers. I recommend using Kouros during the Fall and Winter for the best experience. I sent them an email, so I will see, but they just rebottled it a year ago. Great product. From shop GreekDemigods, 224.89