Scentrack
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Shop Boys – Domino Dancing
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| Source: Fragrantica |
A summer flanker of mighty Kouros... An
incoming disaster. Fortunately, I was proven wrong. The unknown perfumer made,
in my opinion, an interesting summer scent. Is it something groundbreaking? No,
but it is easy to wear, relaxed, marine summer scent. Nothing more, and nothing
less.
This summer Kouros 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, consisted of 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 the interesting part of Kouros Tonique.
Kouros Eau de Toilette Tonique has
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 good vibe. Something Sonny Crockett from Miami Vice would wear.
This is a very nice casual summer scent,
but I’m not sure is this 2011. version is still on the market.
Longevity / Projection
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| Source; fiftiesweb.com |
Excellent (7-10 hours) / Average
Suggested wearing
Casual summer day or summer night on Mediterranean
Sea
Alternatives
Some fresh woody fragrances from
DSquared or Kenzo line
YSL Kouros – 80s powerhouse musky legend
Pros
Distinctive fluffy freshness
Pronounced 80s vibe
Great performances
Nice bottle and great sprayer
Cons
Too synthetic for some
Might not be available anymore
Rating
6.5 / 10
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