Kouros Eau de Toilette Tonique 2011

Summer Fresh (2011) Scentrack: Pet Shop Boys – Domino Dancing Kouros of 2011 opens with unidentified citric notes, immediately followed by strong marine, salty sea wind accord. At first sniff, it smells banal and overly synthetic. It takes time to recognize hidden layers, consisting of a cold incense note, musky freshness, pale fruitiness, and driftwood accord made of gentle Guaiac wood and some cedar. The usage of fresh and cold incense in summer scent is an interesting part of Kouros Tonique. Kouros Eau de Toilette Tonique has a normal projection, but longevity on my skin is great – up to 10 hours during hot or humid summer days. I did not expect this Kouros will be such a compliment-getter. Apparently, the ladies really like its distinctive and fluffy freshness. The whole composition has some 80s cheap, but the good vibe. Something Sonny Crockett from Miami Vice would wear. Scentimentalwords

I'm not sure if I have the 2011 version or not. The bottle I have looks identical to the picture here but my box is different. Maybe I have the 2010. Upon applying I get an almost unisex appropriate fresh aquatic. I've tried several Kouros flankers and my first thought with this was that it had the least of the Kouros DNA in it of them all. Then about 45 minutes in the aquatic top died down and out of the waters arose King Kouros. I was quite surprised the first time I wore this. It still doesn't have the strength of the original of course, it resembles Kouros Sport with a bit of the aquatic portion remaining for the remainder. Thumbs up for me.

Tried today, was a bit confused as to whether this was the summer 2010 edition, 2011 or was just a lighter version - the sales ticket stated it as being "limited edition". I love the raw power and sultry intensity of the original, that said, the intensity makes it unsuitable for every day wear in my opinion. Contrast that with the toned down, but still gloriously unmistakeable 'Kouros qualities' of this particular edition and you're onto a winner. More accessible, without losing the essence of what makes Kouros great - it's uniqueness. A future purchase for sure.

I totally agree with bp, this is the best male perfume. It is really excellent. I love this perfume. Does not look like the traditional Kouros, and notes of incense, wonderful. Fixing and extreme sillage. It's my favorite from over 800 that I have. There is almost no difference between this and the 2010 version, only grade incense. Are very similar.

even if you didnt like kouros, try this. masculine citrusy oceanic juice with distant drydown of kouros without any stink. LOVE it.