Kouros Cologne Sport

I had my eye on this one for a while since it's been in the range of $100 and finally I got it at almost half of that, and WOW I love it!. Actually I knew how it did smell because I got the aftershave balm a while ago thinking that I was going to get the cologne much easier, but well it is within my love fave's now, and I wore during a night out last Saturday and I could not resist to wear it today again. I got one compliment only today, but I don't care because I really like to smell it on me while I move around it just lingers nicely, It has a good longevity even after the next day (I could still smell it on Sunday after my night out. I would say it keeps the core of the initial Kouros, pretty much, but in a more subtle version, when you are a Kouros fan but you also want to enjoy it in a warmer weather without worries about not being pleasing to all. I am reviewing this one and I just noticed my new buddy "Oldspice" is just down below :-) Nice review there as well, lets keep it on.

A true underrated gem. This is basically Kouros but remove 90% of that “dirty” civet note and add some clean, natural white florals. Great citrus in the opening too, not overpowering. A much lighter easier to wear Kouros, which is still very distinctively Kouros and masculine, but tuned for the heat and summer. Not a modern “Sport” scent , even though it is called Cologne sport. Surprisingly good longevity especially on clothes. It’s an Eau de Cologne but it does last longer than many modern EdTs. If you like Kouros and want something for the summer that has that same feel to it this is it. If you do not like Kouros this one might be worth a try as it’s a lighter and probably not as controversial scent. It is still very unique though. Sadly long discontinued. Not to be confused with the Kouros Cologne Sport Eau d’été which is extremely similar looking but in a blue shade.

This is delicious! A very rare example of modified perfume which doesn't lack any uniqueness of the original creation. I always loved Kouros, but it was too strong and haunting for me. I desperately wanted something with the character of Kouros but not so dense, and when Cologne Sport appeared, I was finally happy. I believe, for many Kouros "distant admirers" this could be the perfect way of wearing this wonderful fragrance. It's like drinking great old cognac on the rocks with indian tonic - you still have the full taste and aroma of the spirit but you can enjoy it more easily, in a relaxed and comfortable way. It's quite sad that such a beautiful truly timeless creation is now discontinued, as long as it stays so dramatically ahead of modern Kouros versions developed by L'Oreal without any respect to the masterpiece of men's perfumery signed by YSL himself.

im a guy who wears mostly feminine scents, but when i want to smell manly and hot, i go for this over anything else i have . i still cant find something modern that even harkens to this . it reminds me heavy of the phat farm cologne (thats still not uploaded to fragrantica) . the atomizer is ridiculous . best for the gym/sporting, or going outdoors all day . or even if you want to impress someone important . it wears for hours on skin, heavy jasmine floral but unmistakably masculine with the heavy cedar, plus fleeting citron and undercover civet after a few wears i notice it does have that skin musky drydown its sporty in a 2003 way, very captain of the football team vibe . more aquatic than “fresh” cute find, can they make perfumes like this again? words that came to mind : water, floral, crisp, sexy, animalic, fresh spicy

★★★★1⁄2 If Kouros Fraicheur is the best retro flanker of Kouros (I prefer it over Eau De Sport) then this is the best modern flanker by far! This is very unique, sporty and alluring at the same time. There is one fragrance that is very similar though, and I am seriously suggesting you to try both on each hand and compare... *drum roll* The original formula of Tommy Hilfiger's Freedom for men is a brighter version of Kouros Cologne Sport! I love both, but this has more depth and the overall character is more elegant. Excellent modern sport fragrance, deserves a place in the modern sport fragrance hall of fame along with Dior Homme Sport (2008), Encre Noire Sport etc. Great lasting power and proper sillage for a sport fragrance. A solid compliment getter as well!