Yves-Saint-Laurent

Kouros Tattoo

for men

Kouros Tattoo smells deep and bold with citrus and woody accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels easy to wear year-round from day to evening.

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Kouros Tattoo

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Citrus 100%
Woody 72%
Musky 66%
Amber 64%
Smoky 60%
Powdery 58%
Fresh Spicy 52%
Balsamic 49%
Aromatic 48%
Warm Spicy 45%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Citrus, Woody, and Musky) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Citrus, Woody, Musky, and Amber among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.

Projection

With Citrus, Woody, Musky, and Amber among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.

Overview

Kouros Tattoo by Yves Saint Laurent is a Woody Aquatic fragrance for men.Kouros Tattoowas launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Nathalie Feisthauer. Top notes are Bergamot, Neroli and Mandarin Orange; base notes are Incense, Musk and Cedar.Ancient Greece is the muse for this fragrance. Bright sun, fresh sea and warmth of tanned body were transferred into this composition. The bottle is painted in geometric pattern form ancient Greek architecture. The same motive can be found on the box as an artificial tattoo, which can be washed away. Freshness of citruses (bergamot, mandarin, neroli) in the top notes transforms into sea freshness (Calone), softened by the floral note of jasmine. The base of the composition is a woody-musky one, with the note of incense. The perfume was launched in 2007.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is Kouros Tattoo office-safe?
With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
Best season
Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
Where to try it
Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.

Buying advice in plain language

If you are deciding on Kouros Tattoo, start with wear context instead of hype. Ask where you will use it most: office, casual daytime, or evening social settings. That single choice filters almost every buying decision because freshness, sweetness, and projection read very differently depending on environment.

Then use this page in three steps. First, scan the notes and accord profile to understand the scent direction. Second, check longevity and projection hints to estimate how it may behave on your skin. Third, open one or two comparisons to see trade-offs against similar perfumes. This avoids buying a fragrance that is good in isolation but wrong for your routine.

A practical shortlist is one signature scent plus one contrast option from the same brand family. That gives flexibility without over-collecting. If Kouros Tattoo fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.