Kouros Cologne Sport

14 reseñas

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• Pplu

  May 25, 2015

  

  Although it is discontinued, it is relatively easy to obtain it, in fact, I just bought it today. This is not the typical sport version of a fragrance, rather it is a reinterpretation of the classic Kouros. It keeps the Kouros seal, but it is much less intense and more ‘wearable’ than it. Citrus opening, but only the opening; in about 30 seconds, the cyclamen, jasmine, and spices appear. It is not a bomb in longevity or projection, but it is a good option to go informal, take a walk, or other more everyday circumstances.

• MarcusRS

  January 29, 2017

  

  The four years on the market of Kouros Sport Cologne have been enough to become a desired vintage specimen… But it is important to clarify that this status is not due only to its market withdrawal, but to the excellent fragrance contained in this beautiful, clean, and ethereal bottle! Kouros Cologne Sport is in itself a YSL and that is a guarantee. Even more so, if we talk about the early 21st century and the remaining expression of late 20th-century aesthetic philosophies that are still felt in this creation, derived more from the conceptual order of Kouros since its similarity is almost null. Kouros Cologne Sport opens with a beautiful citrus (very natural), which descends to a densely floral bed, where the violet-jasmine holds itself imperiously over the spice-cedar accord, the latter with a noble and light sweetness. The fragrance as a whole, more than complex, feels saturated but clean… The violet (Cyclamen) feels intimate and only at the end does it mark itself from the whole, while the jasmine with a citrus impression approaches the aromatic lands of neroli. KSC is designed for informal and sport activities, however, it fits perfectly for a formal outdoor celebration. In short, it is a highly recommended fragrance, not only for its good family… but for its atypical attributes! Approximate longevity of 8hrs, 6 of them close to the skin with discrete and proximity projection. To the above, I would only add that it results in being quite unisex.

• MarcusRS

  February 14, 2017

  

  Four years on the market have made Kouros Sport Cologne a highly sought-after vintage collection piece. However, be warned: its value isn’t just about being out of print, but that incredible fragrance living inside this clean, ethereal bottle. Kouros Cologne Sport is pure YSL, which is a guarantee of quality. Furthermore, although it dates from the early 21st century, it retains the aesthetic soul of the late 90s, yet with a very distinct concept from the original. It begins with a beautiful, natural citrus note that descends into a dense floral base, where violet and jasmine dominate strongly over cedar and spices; the latter with a noble, light sweetness. As a whole, it smells saturated yet very clean; the violet (cyclamen) is intimate and only noticeable towards the end, while the citrusy jasmine approaches neroli. It’s designed for informal and sporty occasions, but fits perfectly at an outdoor party with a touch of formality. In summary: highly recommended, not just for its lineage, but for its unique traits. Lasts approx 8 hours, 6 on skin with discrete, close projection. And to finish: it smells quite unisex.

• Bofifa

  September 18, 2017

  

  I always thought that what makes Kouros a work of art is that, despite its strength and earthy and animalic doses, it has a luminous and fresh part. The inherent sexuality goes accompanied by a pristine, sunny, and clean aspect, throughout the life of the perfume. Kouros Cologne Sport is a flanker that has little to do with sport. It is a reinterpretation from its whitest part. The civet and ‘earth’ components are set aside, resulting in an intense scent of wild flowers, berries, and musks, with a Mediterranean vibe. I see it as essential for Kouros lovers. It is a cologne that lends itself to falling in love, brings freshness without losing the wild touch, reinvents Pierre Bourdon’s genius, sticks to its identity, and gifts a unique, happy, and beautiful juice. It is not a modern ‘sport’ for weights or pilates. The name ‘sport’ must be understood as playing tennis on a French court in the 1950s while your Alfa Romeo waits for you at the club. Often people like Kouros but cannot handle the civet. This is their alternative. Perfectly wearable at high temperatures (although I think Kouros is too). Very versatile and optimal if we like that scent but get tired of wearing it every day. Kouros stomps, Kouros Cologne Sport asks for a gentle step. A great discovery with good projection for a cologne and excellent longevity.

• georgequeue

  May 3, 2019

  

  I received Kouros Cologne Sport on Saturday at noon, sent by a very kind friend from the US. I waited almost four weeks and finally it was in my hands. I was excited to take the box out; as soon as I smelled it (without spraying), I felt a promising aroma, in tune with current times, more citrusy and fresh. Upon applying it, I was fascinated: it opens with sparkling citrus and a notable floral charge. A few minutes later, the citrus fades and the floral chords settle, along with an animalic scent similar to leather or new electronic devices, which reminds me of my childhood. I expected the citrus to prevail and the animalic touch to be less pronounced. It is an interesting proposal, a natural mix with the imprint of the first Kouros, combined with jasmine and cyclamen, giving it an evident soapy and oily aura, leaving me with mixed feelings. It gives the impression of being unisex, not very summery; it is more of a modern reinterpretation from its whitest part, possibly having been baptised ‘Kouros Eau Blanche’. In performance, it offers good longevity (6-9 hours) and outstanding trail, amazing qualities for a summer fragrance, which in my opinion fits better in cool climates due to its floral charge and the prominent note of civet (algalia), which reinforces its oily character. In the final phase, you feel the camphorated and powdery aroma of the mythical Kouros, but creamier and full of jasmine, giving it a singular twist. I expected a more citrusy and balanced approach with a subtle civet, and that it would be my favourite flanker of the king of perfumes. It will have to be tried with more attention; it is an intrepid and unique fragrance that adorns any collection for its scarcity and quality, thanks to Tom Ford’s intervention at YSL during the PPR-Gucci era. Note: Fragrance 7/10, Longevity 9/10, Trail 8/10, Projection 8/10, Versatility 6/10. Total: 7.6/10

• georgequeue

  May 10, 2019

  

  Kouros Cologne Sport arrived on a Saturday at midday, a gift from a friend sent from the US. After nearly four weeks of waiting, upon opening the box and smelling it without spraying, I already noticed it was an era-appropriate version, more citrusy and fresh. Upon application, I loved it: it opens with sparkling citrus and lots of florals. Then the citrus fades and the florals settle with an animalic touch, like leather or those new appliances that smell of childhood. I expected the citrus to dominate and the animalic notes to be less strong. It’s an interesting organic blend, with the imprint of the original Kouros, jasmine and cyclamen giving it a soapy, oily air, leaving me divided. As others say, it’s unisex, not very summery due to that floral charge and the musk note giving it an oily character; it suits cooler days better. In the end, it smells of camphor and the dust of the legendary Kouros, but creamier and more jasmine, a unique twist. In summary, I expected more citrus-floral balance and a subtler musk; it’s not my favourite flanker from the king of perfumes, but it’s intrepid, unique and deserves its place in the collection for quality and rarity, a fruit of the Tom Ford era at YSL. Note: Fragrance 7/10, Longevity 9/10, Sillage 8/10, Projection 8/10, Versatility 6/10, Total 7.6/10

• Juangse

  February 20, 2020

  

  To me, it seems quite similar to the original version, less loaded and ostentatious, but it brings that animalic scent that enchants. It is true that I notice that animalic note is of higher quality than the normal fragrance of today; it is creamier and more natural; I understand that being a discontinued version, it maintains the previous reformulation. On the other hand, it has a somewhat citrusy opening that makes it much more bearable than the mother. A success for wearing it all year round.

• svazquez7

  September 9, 2020

  

  How had I never smelled this before?! The longevity is acceptable, between 3 and 5 hours. The sillage is discrete, but with 5 sprays it’s very noticeable, whereas with two it’s barely perceptible. It’s a fresh and rare version of Kouros, with very marked floral and soapy notes that sometimes bring me a hazy memory of Opium. It will definitely be my summer fragrance. The batch is from 2005. It can still be found and get yourself one, as it’s discontinued and hasn’t risen in price much. Would I buy another bottle? NO. I prefer Kouros, which never fails on sillage and longevity.

• jerry drake

  September 11, 2020

  

  Compared to the original, I notice it is quite different, more citrusy and sunny, but not free of animal instincts; it still maintains traces of the beast’s DNA in the dry-down. This may annoy purists, but it is a pleasant flanker, fresh and long-lasting. It is not a conventional sport fragrance; it opens with a cocktail of citrus (bergamot, lemon, tangerine) accompanied by jasmine and violets. The course is not very complex or fast, but the longevity and trail are good for a cologne lasting 5 hours on my skin. I also note a very refreshing mentholated note. Definitely, a good and different sport version, optimal for those who want to take small steps into the Kouros world. I never thought it was a creation by Kurkdjian…

• svazquez7

  September 13, 2020

  

  How have I not smelled this before?! Acceptable longevity between 3-5 hours. Discreet trail but noticeable with 5 sprays; with two, it is barely perceptible. A beautiful and strange fresh version of Kouros, with very marked floral and soapy notes that sometimes vaguely remind me of Opium. It will definitely be my summer signature. The batch is from 2005. It can still be obtained, so get some, as besides being discontinued, it has not risen in price much. Would I buy another bottle? NO. I prefer the Kouros that does not fail in trail and longevity.

• monsieurleather

  May 27, 2021

  

  This fragrance repulses me. In my university years, sex shops were sordid places with sickly people, prurient old men, and a peculiar smell: a mix of disinfectant, plastic, video booths, cheap air freshener, and underneath, a penetrating scent of bodily fluids. Something disgusting to access sexual content or erotic toys. To me, this version of Kouros smells exactly like that. I cannot dissociate it; it makes me sick. It is part of the effects and emotional memories of perfumes. On paper, the effect is lesser, but I still do not like it. On my nose, dirty jasmine predominates, as if rotting in water, an animalic note of bodily fluids that spices make more incisive, and a vanilla note reminiscent of Boucheron’s Jaipur. Even abstracting myself, it seems well-made but difficult; it is not kind nor a light substitute for Kouros (if it is less potent, that does not make it light). In short, it has resulted in being repugnant for me. I am sorry, never again. Au revoir!

• monsieurleather

  May 27, 2021

  

  This fragrance repulses me on my skin. In my student years, sex shops were sordid places with strange people, curious types, old farts and friend groups, with a peculiar smell of a mix of disinfectant, plastic, video booths, cheap air freshener and, underneath, a penetrating smell of bodily fluids. Quite disgusting to enter to view sexual content or latex garments. And this version of Kouros smells exactly like that to me. I cannot dissociate it; it makes me sick. It’s part of the effects and emotional memories of perfumes. On paper the effect is lesser, but I still don’t like it. On my nose, a dirty jasmine predominates, as if it were rotting in dirty water, an undeclared animalic note with nuances of bodily fluids (which the spices make more incisive) and an avoirdupois note reminiscent of Jaipur by Boucheron. Even abstracting from all this, it seems a well-made but difficult fragrance; it’s not kind nor a light substitute for Kouros (if it’s less potent, that doesn’t make it light or easy). In short, it has resulted in repulsion for me. I’m sorry, but never again! Au revoir! (sample kindly provided by Jerry Drake)

• FanDeDuneVintage

  April 24, 2022

  

  Upon trying Kouros Cologne Sport, I think of those internet exercises simulating famous people in other decades or places. I wonder if this perfume was born with a similar idea: How would Kouros look if it came out in 2003? Smelling it, I feel the classic spirit with its DNA, but refreshed for the 21st century. It is as if Kouros had shaved his beard and hair, exfoliated his skin, and tamed his animal side to appear cleaner, more measured, and metrosexual. The cyclamen and jasmine seem infused in a soapy turbidity, recalling the greasy scent of some soap bars with an animalic and sexual trail, bordering on a certain feminine cypress note. As a collectible piece, it is an interesting olfactory exercise: not an exact copy nor too distant. It is a more effeminate Kouros, where flora dominates fauna by removing the hormonal and resinous charge of its ancestor, leaving only a soapy woody base with a distant moss. Although it is an Eau de Cologne, its fixation is surprising. The bottle is minimalist and transparent, fitting the early 2000s style. In summary, it is an exemplar for fervent lovers, created without disruptive pretensions, faithful to the legacy but with a tamed aromatic deployment that respects part of that original erotic background. Rating: 8.0

• svazquez7

  February 18, 2023

  

  Oh dear, what a regret selling my Cologne Sport; I was in pain after just five hours. I will definitely buy it again, it is one of my favourites in the sport genre. I wish they had released a 200ml size, as it would be worth it. I prefer it to the Eau de Sport. It is not worth paying more than $90 for its longevity, but it remains the best solid sport selection.