Kouros
meets El.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Clary Sage · Patchouli · Vetiver · Geranium · Cinnamon · Civet · Honey · Oakmoss
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with musky; Concentration not recorded leads with aromatic. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Yves Saint Laurent KourosConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Arquiste ElConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | France | Not yet verified |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 1981 | 2016 |
| Leading accords | musky · animalic · aromatic | aromatic · woody · fresh spicy |
| Notes unique to this record | Aldehydes, Coriander, Artemisia, Bergamot, Carnation, Jasmine, Orris Root, Lavender, Musk, Leather, Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla | Castoreum, Orange Blossom, Cardamom, Rosemary, Laurels |
| Longevity / 5 | 4.24 · 4,298 votes | 3.53 · 87 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 3.15 · 4,449 votes | 2.53 · 110 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.
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.
Kouros
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
El
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 verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed musky and animalic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed aromatic and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.