
Body Kouros
Body Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent was launched in 2000, an amber & resinous fragrance for men, composed by Annick Menardo. Its accord profile is led by amber, woody and warm spicy. Key notes: Chinese Cedar and Clary Sage.
At a glance
| Dominant accords | amber, woody, warm spicy |
|---|---|
| Key notes | Chinese Cedar, Clary Sage |
| Community rating | 4.19/5 from 3,279 votes |
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Accord profile
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About this fragrance
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Body Kouros (2000) is the quieter, more introspective sibling of the original Kouros, and collectors approach it for exactly that reason. Annick Mena builds the opening on eucalyptus and incense rather than citrus or aldehydes, so the first impression is cool, resinous and faintly medicinal before the composition settles. The heart brings Chinese cedar and clary sage, a dry, herbal-woody pairing that keeps the fragrance from turning sweet.
The base is where the Oriental Spicy character really shows: amber dominates the accord profile completely, supported by woody and warm-spicy facets, with camphor and aromatic tones echoing the eucalyptus above and a smoky thread tying back to the incense. It wears close and warm rather than loud, and suits collectors who prefer resinous, slightly austere masculines over fresh fougères. Best for cool weather and evening wear; sample first if heavy amber reads sweet on your skin.
中文簡介
Body Kouros(2000)係原版 Kouros 較內斂嘅兄弟,收藏家正正為此而來。Annick Mena 以尤加利同乳香開場,冇用柑橘或醛類,所以第一印象係清涼、帶樹脂感、微微藥感。中調係中國雪松同鼠尾草,乾爽嘅草本木質組合,令整體唔會變甜。基調以琥珀為主導,配合木質、暖辛香,樟腦同芳香氣息呼應返上面嘅尤加利,仲有一絲煙燻連住乳香。氣質貼身而溫暖,唔張揚,適合鍾意樹脂感、略帶嚴肅陽剛香嘅收藏家。秋冬同夜晚場合最啱;如果皮膚上琥珀容易偏甜,建議先試香。
Reference data
| House | Yves Saint Laurent |
|---|---|
| Name | Body Kouros |
| Launched | 2000 |
| Marketed as | For men |
| Dominant family | Amber & Resinous |
| Perfumer | Annick Mena |
| Notes recorded | 4 |
| Accords | 8 |
Quick answers
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What are the notes in Body Kouros?
Body Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent: top notes are Eucalyptus and Incense; heart notes are Chinese Cedar and Clary Sage.
What accords does Body Kouros have?
The dominant accords recorded for Body Kouros are amber (100.0%); woody (77.7%); warm spicy (63.5%); camphor (55.1%); aromatic (54.9%).
Who created Body Kouros?
Body Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent was composed by Annick Menardo.
When was Body Kouros launched?
Body Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent was first released in 2000.
What does Body Kouros smell like?
Body Kouros is recorded as a amber & resinous fragrance, centred on Chinese Cedar and Clary Sage.
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