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Body Kouros
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Body Kouros by Yves Saint Laurent is a spicy oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2000, this composition was created by Annick Menardo. Upon release, eucalyptus and incense deliver a fresh, enveloping first impression; the heart reveals the elegance of Chinese cedar and clary sage; while the base settles with the warmth and persistence of benzoin.
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Today this excellent, surprising, and peculiar fragrance arrived in its new presentation, Kouros Body, thanks to my brother. The bottle is identical to the current Kouros but in a grey-green tone, with a more generic logo. It has an intense, sweet, and spicy opening (perhaps Annick Menardo’s trademark), slightly camphoraceous, reminding me of cherries in syrup or synthetic candies. It’s noticeable on the skin for the first hour and a half; then it softens and allows the balsamic chords and an anise note to settle over a soapy base. It stands out that it has the most masculine sweetness I’ve tried in a long time. It’s completely different from its older sister; the quantity of notes marks a conceptual and olfactory divergence. It contrasts the neat personality of this one with the turbidity of the other. In general terms, it’s wearable, invigorating, and extroverted; although it’s light, it’s very interesting as a night proposal. P.S. Its dry down resembles Le Male by JPG for its mentholated sweetness and animal touch. Fragrance: 9/10, Longevity: 8/10, Projection: 8/10, Versatility: 9/10.
A very enveloping fragrance, balsamic but not overpowering. The amounts of benzoin remind me of Givenchy’s Pi, but here the eucalyptus takes a secondary place to give a cleaner and more penetrating impression, avoiding it being too heavy. Very good trail and relatively good longevity. As a flanker, I think it has little to do with the original Kouros and fits better in a wider range of situations and ages. The incense isn’t evident; it just serves to ‘naturalise’ the benzoin. It’s more original despite its simplicity than many other perfumes. Good quality in terms of performance.
I got home and couldn’t wait to try my brother’s Kouros Body, on the coffee table. Annick Menardo’s imprint with benzoin is evident; it reminds me of Jaïpur Homme for that ingredient and the same creator; it feels like a cocktail of spicy sugar and liquor with red fruit, similar to savannah cacao blossom. Then a soapy background emerges that balances the mixture and reduces the sweetness. It’s very pleasant, with great presence, and surprises because it’s sweet without being cloying; you can see the care in its production. Its originality stands out; it doesn’t smell like anything I’ve tried in 25 years. Ideal for nights and informal events, it gives the impression of being to a woman’s taste. It has good longevity (+10 hours) and moderate projection/trail that increase with more applications. Fragrance: 9/10, Longevity: 9/10, Trail: 7/10, Projection: 7/10, Originality: 10/10. Total score: 8.4/10.
When I was little, to mask the smell of the kerosene stove, we heated eucalyptus fruits we collected in the park. That resinous and mentholated scent, enriched with incense and benzoin, is what I find in Kouros Body from the start. It’s sweetly masculine with a touch of freshness that gives it vitality. The cedar gives it body in the dry down and stays until the end, gradually lowering its moderate trail over time. I don’t detect the clary sage, but I imagine it’s part of that freshness wrapped in warmth and sweetness. It was one of the first I tried in 1999-2000 and became a favourite immediately. Years later I found out Annick Menardo created it, mother of Xeryus Rouge and Jaïpur, and I understood why I liked it so much. Timeless, warm, sweetly sensual. It expresses a serene and reliable masculinity. I love it.
A very complete fragrance: fresh without being aquatic, sweet without being gourmand thanks to the eucalyptus and anise notes in the dry down, clean and very sensual. I don’t see any resemblance to Le Male by JPG, although both have been well liked by the women in my circle, just like Xeryus Rouge. Perfect for cold days, very original and doesn’t change much, but it has a ‘something’ that I love. It lasts well on my skin although it doesn’t project too much; it’s not made to be a bomb. Solid, different, fresh and sweet at the same time, masculine and relaxing. It’s still available in department stores in Spain and online. In summary: an excellent fragrance.
The brand’s great unknown. Although it shares the name and bottle with the original Kouros from 1981, it has nothing to do with it; it’s more like Armani Code or 1 Million, but with much less mass appeal and better quality. The scent is as if they had obtained vanilla resin and burned it slowly while opening a jar of balsam liniment. It’s meditative, sweet, intoxicating, and comforting like a warm hug in winter. Sensual, nocturnal, and exclusive due to its limited distribution. One of my favourites today and always. It has notable longevity and correct projection. Rating: 8.5/10.
Already reformulated with a nice bottle, although it has some plastic parts. I had no expectations when I bought it blind, but I never expected such a scent. The opening is powerful and leaves a ‘WOW’. My father said it smells good and is a ‘man’ scent; I can’t describe it well, but it seems like strong talcum powder mixed with incense and benzoin, with a sharp mentholated touch from the clary sage. In the end, it leaves something woody and warm, the cedar, not too sweet. To me, it smells like a rocker, leather, long hair, listening to rock; it can also be mature. Those under 20 might stay away, unless they’re adventurous. Here you won’t find the sweetness of other perfumes, but the ‘bad boy’. I see it well for those aged 25 to 35. The projection is moderate, lasting about 3 hours, but the longevity is 7 to 8 hours. I don’t recommend it for extreme winter or open-air places; better for spring/autumn or summer nights. Don’t buy it blind, try it first; if you like it, it’s worth it.
The best perfume I know, it’s perfect, different, masculine, extremely sensual and captivating. It’s modern and versatile, suitable for any occasion, it has something that enchants, and women love it. Only YSL could do this.
I’ve never spoken to her, but when I see her, I feel a strange warmth. I avoid crowded trains because they stress me out, but if I know she’s on one, I rush to get on. I saw her once in a green jacket, short jeans, dark tights, and tattoos; she was reading a book instead of looking at her phone. She got off before me, but the next day she was there again. Slim, elegant, sometimes she looks younger, sometimes not so much. Always reading, arguing with the rude ones, wearing glasses that make her look like an 80s Winona Ryder. I don’t mind fighting in the carriage if I can end up coinciding with her. Sometimes I smile, she returns the smile, and she’s always in the same spot on the platform. It’s incredible that so little is enough for one day to look better. It happens to me with Kouros Body too: it’s subtle, balsamic, and relaxing. It smells of eucalyptus, vanilla, and herbs, a ‘dreamy’ scent. It reminds me of Armand Basi or Dolce Gabbana from the 2000s: cotton, clean, sweet, with a smoky touch. Refreshing, magnetic, easy but with character. It hints more than it shows. It’s not a bomb, but it lasts hours. It’s like those moments in life that seem silly but are necessary to feel that rebellious blood is still circulating.
Kouros Body is undoubtedly my number one fragrance. I know everyone has their own taste, but I don’t understand how something so incredible from such a big brand can go so unnoticed. For me, it’s perfectly balanced: it’s flawless, very pleasant, modern despite its age, super masculine, sensual, cheerful, and addictive. At first, it can be a bit confusing, but within minutes it becomes elegant and perfect, impossible not to smell. Out of all designer scents I know, nothing has captivated me as much as this masterpiece by Annick Menardo. I hope YSL never retires it, because I want to keep wearing it until I’m a grandfather, so I’ll be the sexiest grandfather, haha, smelling this magnificent Kouros Body.
The great hidden gem, that is how I call Body Kouros. I never tire of praising it because there is nothing like it. It was created during the golden age of YSL, when they were making works of art. I consider it fundamental that Yves Saint Laurent chose a woman, Annick Menardo, to create a more modern, wearable, and sensual variant of the mythical Kouros. He knew her genius and was not mistaken; Body Kouros is highly sensual and seductive. Just as with Jacques Cavallier for Opium Pour Homme, these two favourite perfumers of Saint Laurent were forgotten after their deaths, which is a pity, but their creations are immortal. I have never understood how such a seductive perfume can be so little known. Is it because it was created by a woman? Sexism in the perfume world? Poor management after the founder’s death? To such an extent that even famous YouTubers don’t talk about it, which seems like tremendous ignorance. Unfortunately, many people have been deprived of using this marvel due to ignorance, forced to buy current and commercial perfumes that are worlds away from the works of art of the past like Body Kouros.
Thank you for the information. I first tried it back in 2007 or 2008, and now everything makes sense. It was exquisite, captivating, refined, sensual, and classically elegant, with outstanding longevity and projection. These days, it is an absolute abomination, and L’Oréal is destroying many great fragrances. What a pity. By the way, Jaipur Homme by Boucheron is also one of my favourites.
As I’ve read elsewhere, it bears similarities to Lolita Lempicka Masculine and Le Male. I could summarise its aroma as that analgesic gel for muscle pain (Ratisalil), but elegant and seductive. The performance in my case was far less than expected, nowhere near the bomb that some claim. This bottle is the second reformulation (batch 2010), prior to the bottle change. In my opinion, it is more suitable for any time of year.
Fragrantica won’t let you copy on Android, but I recommend reading the English review by a forum member called CDGfan regarding the reformulations. Basically, the batches between 2000 and 2008 are the original formula: exquisite, with high longevity and a noticeable incense note. Then L’Oréal took over YSL fragrances, and the first reformulation occurred (2009–2011). From 2012, the bottle changed and it was reformulated again, becoming a ghost of its former self according to many. I didn’t get to know it, but it was a delight. I wonder if Annick Menardo, the creator of many Lolita Lempicka fragrances, Boss Bottled, Hypnotic Poison, and my favourite Jaipur Homme, shouldn’t sue L’Oréal for ruining her masterpiece, just as Alberto Morillas should with Bvlgari.
This is a joke of bad taste. Years ago, I glanced at it and loved both the scent and the longevity. The other day, I decided to buy it… what have they done to it, by God! The batch is from September 2019 and it is pathetic; it doesn’t smell like before, and the longevity is lamentable. Half an hour after applying eight sprays, there is no scent even on the skin; on the clothes, it’s as if you haven’t worn any perfume. I don’t understand how they can do such barbarities. This isn’t the first time this has happened to me with reformulations, but with Body Kouros, it is too much. What a way to murder an exquisite and little-known scent.
It’s a nice fragrance, very balsamic with a creamy base. At first it smells like oat body gel, and towards the end it leans more towards incense, similar to what Loewe 7 uses. It’s pleasant and good quality, but inoffensive; it doesn’t really speak to me. For autumn, it lasts about 6 to 8 hours and the projection is low.
It feels reformulated to me. I bought it back in 2003 or 2004 and had never smelled anything like it before. At the time, I smoked and would leave my clothes on the terrace so they wouldn’t smell of tobacco; the next day they didn’t smell of smoke, but of Body Kouros. Now the bottle is different, yet the scent is exactly the same. The only difference is that the longevity is nothing like it used to be. Still, when I finish this bottle, I’ll buy it again because I think it’s essential for winter, even though I don’t wear it every day.
Body Kouros is warm and balsamic, with a scent that remains remarkably consistent from start to finish. It’s built around benzoin, eucalyptus, and frankincense, with what seems to be a hint of anise. I find it sensual; in the opening, there’s a slightly animalic note, though nothing compared to the original Kouros, which shares nothing but the name. It smells like a blend of herbs and oils gently warmed in a bain-marie, with licorice-like vanilla tones. That’s why it reminds me of fragrances from the same era, such as Au Masculin by Lolita Lempicka or Pi by Givenchy, although I prefer Body Kouros as it is less sweet. The current version has lasted over 10 hours for me, unlike what I read about the earlier formulations. I bought it some time ago and now I truly enjoy it because it smells wonderful without feeling dated. Its versatility is somewhat limited; it’s good for couple outings, as women adore it, and for cooler days, since the warmth could be overwhelming in summer.
I try every new release from designer houses, but nothing convinces me; it smells synthetic and feels as though it is not made with love. With few exceptions, nothing compares to masterpieces like Opium Pour Homme and Body Kouros, which are timeless and brimming with sensuality. The sad part is the issue of reformulations, but the fault lies not with the manufacturers, but with the owners of the houses who fail to protect great legacies, as happened after Yves Saint Laurent’s passing. What a pity.
Today everything moves at breakneck speed; we are time’s slaves, drifting further from ourselves. We rarely pause to look inward, yet introspection is key. Body Kouros, launched in 2000 by Annick Menardo, emerged from that transition between classics and sweet fragrances. Perhaps it is the finest example of that era: an intoxicating yet non-cloying masculine sweetness, thanks to eucalyptus and benzoin, with a comforting incense that lends an intimate, hedonistic touch. It projects wonderfully, evolves linearly, and is ideal for mild days. It is like a slow song that awakens the senses; it is perfume made of security, complex yet balanced, exactly what we need to pause the world and look within. Introspection made elegant.
First impression. I imagined a rough fragrance like the white beast, but it’s sweet and smells identical to Le Male JPG. I thought in its opening I’d smell herbal due to the eucalyptus and masculine due to the incense, but it doesn’t smell like the lavender of Le Male 😪. Disappointed, but it smells good.
I had it and I miss it. For €60, YSL delivers a distinct fragrance, an elegant and masculine vanilla, which needs to be dosed with moderation because it’s a disruptive or ‘old-fashioned’ scent in 2021. However, much of what I try doesn’t pass the niche filter (let’s put Leyton by Parfums de Marly), but they charge generously for it.
I bought it to remember my first steps in perfumery; I smelled it on my grandmother’s boss. It wasn’t enough for an original, but I met a perfumer who made replicas: what power, what originality, nothing was like it. Unfortunately, what I received today is a vile caricature of the Body Kouros I remembered. About 10 sprays between wrists, chest, and neck, and it smells like nothing. I think if I smelled a eucalyptus leaf I’d remember that old jewel more.
Incensed eucalyptus… Wonderful, my favourite fragrance of all time. Today it doesn’t last as before; with the old bottle I felt it was more potent and long-lasting, but even if it lasted an hour, I’d still buy it. It resembles nothing. Some people say it’s like Le Male, not at all: here the eucalyptus opens your sinuses and the incense makes it dark and intriguing. I hope it stays on the market for life, just like Kouros, Opium, and Le Male, timeless jewels that broke the rules when perfumery was moving with Acqua di Gio or much earlier with Kouros. Risky proposals. Totally in love with these scents.
There are no two identical perfumes, just as there are no two identical people, and this is the case with the Kouros brothers: so antagonistic and special, with a marked personality yet so different that they are unique. Kouros Marmorea is animal and clean; nothing like the Body Kouros, which seems carved from slate, moving away from the eighties character to explore ‘slightly sweetened’ aromas for men (it’s not sweet, don’t be confused). It’s balsamic, incensed, drier than musky and sweeter than woody. Its aroma is singular; it resembles nothing. People compare it to Le Male or Pi by Givenchy, but it has nothing to do with them. It has what the original Kouros has: an aromatic fougere or sweet gourmand. The opening is a rare combination: eucalyptus (not natural, but well executed) which gives a camphorated and aromatic tone, joined by incense. Don’t you like incense notes? This perfume won’t convince you, because the incense rules, giving a smoky aura to the eucalyptus present from start to finish. Towards the end, the benzoin appears, adding a resinous sweetness that compacts the aroma and gives it fixative power. After 6 or 7 hours, it leaves a trail close to the skin: sweet, balsamic with a slight incense sting. It’s a linear, simple, and characteristic composition, with correct and measured performance. It’s not modern, but it doesn’t clash. It’s considered the out-of-date original Kouros, but this one isn’t; it’s not obsolete, though serious and not very dynamic. I don’t have it, I don’t know if I’ll buy it, but every time I see it in perfumeries I like to smell it and it’s among my future purchases. Perhaps it’s too much for daily wear, but if you don’t have just one perfume, it’s an alternative option very much worth considering. Perhaps summer doesn’t suit it, but temperate and fresh climates favour it greatly. How we miss YSL. Body Kouros, probably the most underrated perfume in this house’s entire collection.
I love Annick Menardo’s work; she’s a professional with great talent and a taste I appreciate. The Body Kouros is so well formulated that it does justice to the original Kouros, one of my favourites. It starts with a delicate balsamic incense nuanced by a unique eucalyptus. It develops with a woody touch, but it’s in the clary sage and its dosage where it earns its name: it unconsciously recalls the original by Mr Bourdon without being similar. They are complementary. The benzoin base rounds everything off, giving it an original and appealing result. Good pleasure, longevity, and projection. It’s masculine and timeless if the user’s mindset goes beyond stereotypes. A pleasure to wear and I highly recommend it.
Just for not resembling any current perfume, for its timeless and modern simplicity (oxymoron?), and for being pleasant and sensual… it’s already worth owning. I bought the last unit left in my small town today, and without great expectations of restock, this special fragrance has given me a real joy.
It smells like the perfume your uncle would wear if you were a child in the 90s. It’s a lovely fragrance that takes you back to another decade.
Eucalyptus of my heart! It’s a wonder of the early 21st century, a refined elixir full of style, glamour, sobriety, and elegance. Not a bit like its older brother, the famous Kouros, which also survives. The older one is easy to find, whereas the Body has made it difficult for us, like a game of hide-and-seek. You can only get it online; seeing it in shops is an almost impossible task, at least in my country and the surrounding area.
I absolutely love classic fragrances because they mentally transport me back to moments, situations, or feelings from the past. This isn’t an old perfume, but I certainly recognised it from before… perhaps it was someone familiar or even my dentist 😂, but the point is I’d already smelled it. It seems simple on paper with its notes, yet has an intricate aroma that gives it a vintage feel. Despite being different, it’s not a challenge to the nose; I find it gentle, with a touch like velvet. It feels quite unisex. I’m thinking of buying it, even though they say it’s not what it used to be due to reformulations, but I like that nostalgic character it brings.
In perfume chains, I saw Kouros, M7, and Silver Kouros shelved as if they had leprosy. As a fan, I always gave Body Kouros a spray on the back of my hand: it smells balsamic, sweet, resinous, green, and potent. It’s an early 2000s perfume with Annick Ménardo’s stamp, a bit alien. If I had sprayed others, this one overshadowed them and lasted a good while, so I thought it would be a beast. Finally, six months ago, I got one and was totally disappointed: it was the same smell, but it vanished in two hours. I’m not looking for a ‘beast mode’ fragrance at all costs, but I don’t like being tricked with explosive openings that disappear like fireworks. That’s why I’ve ended up selling it.
I remember using this perfume in the year 2000 when it first came out. I was indifferent to it; I really wouldn’t buy it again.
I like it; I consider it one of the best in YSL’s catalogue, and unfortunately, it doesn’t receive the attention that other mediocre fragrances do. Nothing to do with Kouros from the 80s, although without that old ‘alpha-macho’ floral brutality, it retains the classic’s performance that sets it apart from current perfumery. It’s not neo-vintage, blue ambroxan, overly sweet, habanone, talcum-iris, pine-smoke, Tom Ford leather, bitter orange, or vetiver. With Body Kouros, you’ll be different and sufficiently ‘original’. It has similarities with the discontinued Au Masculin by Lolita Lempicka and Bvlgari Black. It carries Annick Ménardo’s peculiar touch: it smells herbal, balsamic with masculinising cedar and a lasting benzoin base. This will mean it won’t suit the soft masses. If you want to smell different without falling for clones or expensive niche scents, and you’re not afraid of strong aromas, YSL Body Kouros is a good choice. By 2023, it’s already becoming hard to find in generalist chains.
I never tire of praising my favourite fragrance of all time. I’ve tried everything, and nothing hypnotises me as much as this. It’s so different from today, extremely sensual, a born metrosexual, charming, masculine, and seductive. Balsamic, mysterious, with a soft eucalyptus and incense notes that give it a discreet smoky touch. Clary sage, cedar, and benzoin provide that sensual, creamy, and irresistible touch. It’s a great perfume like those no longer made. It will be my number one until they take it off the market, hopefully never.
Everyone can say what they like, but there are things that cry out to the heavens. I’ve worn this fragrance for 12 years and I’m 38; I used it at 26. Inmortal59, even if you like it or not, to say it’s appreciable only for those over 50 is to tell a lie. I invite you to try it; it’s an unknown gem from YSL and it’s quite good.
Dear friend Inmortal59, do not disillusion other users by labelling it ‘old people’s perfume’. It isn’t; it’s advisable for men under 45. It’s a serious yet playful scent, charming and very sensual; a teenager could wear it. It has similarities with Le Male Le Parfum and Elixir, but is more formal and distinguished. It’s resinous, slightly vanilla, mentholated, with soft notes of leather and tobacco from the clary sage, a red fruit base like cherry, and very balsamic due to the benzoin. The opening might seem sharp due to the incense, but soon it becomes pleasant and addictive. Highly recommended for any age. It also reminds me of Mercedes Benz Club Black for its dark sweetness and the DNA of the Armani Code line. Wait for it to dry down; it’s spectacular!
Don’t even think about wearing it in spring/summer or taking it on a first date if you’re under 40. If you’re in winter, at an important meeting, or a business dinner, it hits like a ton of bricks. It’s not versatile, not youthful, and not informal. It is, however, a quality fragrance, appreciable for those over 50.
It smells almost identical to the discontinued Bvlgari Black. Does anyone know if they’ve finally discontinued it?
Body Kouros (2000) by Annick Ménardo was on my radar due to my love for Bvlgari Black (1998). I managed to get a new, sealed 50ml bottle of the original 2000s formula for just $75. What an emotion! It starts with an intense, mentholated eucalyptus, but the unexpected element is the incense, which adds a smoky depth. It evolves into a harmonious blend; that fresh, almost medicinal opening gives way to a warm, amber base reminiscent of Yohji Homme (1999). Although some whisper it was a rip-off of Yohji, for me they are different yet cohesive masterpieces. Camphor bridges the top and base notes, leaving a beautiful smoky trail on the skin. It has impressive longevity and moderate sillage. It’s versatile for day and night, especially in cooler climates. Its musky amber base gives it an unexpected sensuality that I adore. In short, it’s proof of Ménardo’s mastery: familiar yet intriguing. Simply brilliant.
First review: I’ve been wearing this since I was 19, and it’s my only favourite that lasts. I use it all day, even to bed. It’s a masterpiece that smells exactly as it did over 20 years ago. It’s now called KOUROS BODY; I have four sealed bottles and it smells of amber, smoky, slightly sweet, and very masculine. Before, it didn’t last more than an hour and a half, but if you get close, it smells clean, masculine, and with a sweet allure. Best regards.