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Yves Saint Laurent

Kouros Summer Edition 2008

1981 · For men · Animalic & Leather

Kouros Summer Edition 2008 by Yves Saint Laurent was launched in 1981, an animalic & leather fragrance for men, composed by Pierre Bourdon. Its accord profile is led by musky, animalic and aromatic. Key notes: Patchouli, Carnation and Vetiver.

At a glance

Dominant accordsmusky, animalic, aromatic
Key notesPatchouli, Carnation, Vetiver, Jasmine
Community rating3.56/5 from 9,420 votes

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Accord profile

musky15%animalic13%aromatic11%powdery11%earthy9%leather8%honey8%warm spicy8%woody8%aldehydic8%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Kouros Summer Edition 2008, released in 1981, is an aromatic fougère for men by Pierre Bourdon. The top notes of aldehydes, coriander, and clary sage open with a sharp, herbal brightness. The heart reveals patchouli, carnation, vetiver, jasmine, geranium, orris root, cinnamon, and lavender—a complex, spicy-floral core. The base is intensely animalic: civet, musk, leather, honey, oakmoss, amber, tonka bean, and vanilla, creating a musky, powdery, and earthy foundation. With main accords of musky (100%), animalic (89%), aromatic (76%), powdery (72%), earthy (58%), and leather (56%), this is a bold, uncompromising scent. It suits collectors who appreciate vintage powerhouses and the classic fougère structure, and is best worn in cooler weather or formal settings. A true collector's piece for those who value Pierre Bourdon's craft and the raw, animalic side of perfumery.

中文簡介

Kouros Summer Edition 2008 係一款1981年推出嘅男士芳香蕨香調香水,由 Pierre Bourdon 調配。前調以醛、芫荽同快樂鼠尾草帶出尖銳草本氣息;中調融合廣藿香、康乃馨、香根草、茉莉、天竺葵、鳶尾根、肉桂同薰衣草,形成複雜嘅辛辣花香核心;基調則以麝貓香、麝香、皮革、蜂蜜、橡苔、琥珀、零陵香豆同雲呢拿,營造出濃郁嘅動物性、粉感同泥土感。主調係麝香(100%)、動物性(89%)、芳香(76%)、粉感(72%)、泥土(58%)同皮革(56%),氣質大膽、原始,適合鍾情復古經典香嘅收藏家,喺涼爽天氣或正式場合使用。

Reference data

HouseYves Saint Laurent
NameKouros Summer Edition 2008
Launched1981
Marketed asFor men
Dominant familyAnimalic & Leather
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
Notes recorded19
Accords10

Quick answers

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What are the notes in Kouros Summer Edition 2008?

Kouros Summer Edition 2008 by Yves Saint Laurent: top notes are Aldehydes, Coriander and Clary Sage; heart notes are Patchouli, Carnation, Vetiver, Jasmine, Geranium, Orris Root, Cinnamon and Lavender; base notes are Civet, Musk, Leather, Honey, Oakmoss, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.

What accords does Kouros Summer Edition 2008 have?

The dominant accords recorded for Kouros Summer Edition 2008 are musky (100.0%); animalic (89.4%); aromatic (75.7%); powdery (71.7%); earthy (58.4%).

Who created Kouros Summer Edition 2008?

Kouros Summer Edition 2008 by Yves Saint Laurent was composed by Pierre Bourdon.

When was Kouros Summer Edition 2008 launched?

Kouros Summer Edition 2008 by Yves Saint Laurent was first released in 1981.

What does Kouros Summer Edition 2008 smell like?

Kouros Summer Edition 2008 is recorded as a animalic & leather fragrance, centred on Patchouli, Carnation and Vetiver.

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