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The Perfume Bible / A closer look

Instinto
meets Kouros.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Bergamot · Amber · Patchouli

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with floral; Concentration not recorded leads with musky. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Charme Essência Instinto bottle
Charme Essência

Instinto

Concentration not recorded

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Yves Saint Laurent Kouros bottle
Yves Saint Laurent

Kouros

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedFrance
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year20141981
Leading accordsfloral · woody · winemusky · animalic · aromatic
Notes unique to this recordLotus, Freesia, Galbanum, Mint, Orange Blossom, Red Wine, Pineapple, Clove, Sandalwood, GingerAldehydes, Coriander, Clary Sage, Artemisia, Carnation, Jasmine, Vetiver, Geranium, Orris Root, Cinnamon, Lavender, Civet, Musk, Leather, Honey, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Vanilla
Longevity / 53.75 · 8 votes4.24 · 4,298 votes
Projection / 42.92 · 12 votes3.15 · 4,449 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Instinto

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Kouros

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed floral and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed musky and animalic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.