Kouros Fraîcheur (1993)
by Yves Saint Laurent

Don't be put off by the lame "Fresh" label here. This is NOT some wussy "sport" or "fresh" fragrance you'd buy at Macy's. "Light" or "Fresh" versions of heavy, powerful fragrance are almost always garbage and inferior to the original, but this one works amazingly well. Basically, it's what the label says - it smells just like the original Kouros, but isn't as heavy, and has stronger top notes than the original. I think the difference from the original is that Fraicheur has more citrus and less civet. The civet is still there (it's what makes Kouros, Kouros), but it's not as in your face as in the original. My wife bought me this about 12 years ago, and I'm happy to see that YSL is still making Kouros Fraicheur. This is great stuff.

I don't know why this scent is no longer widely available because it's much better than the original Kouros and other variants. I picked up my first bottle at the airport on the way to Egypt about 14 years ago and even now it brings back memories of red sunsets and the most wonderful evenings spent under the stars. The orange and pineapple notes are very subtle but add a new depth to the original bergamot. A real gentleman's fragrance and a classic.

Party people!!

Same as original Kouros, but with a much less loud civet-note. Otherwise very 80s, very Butch, very kinky.

Best for Dark Room parties.

Kouros for the faint hearted. I LOVE the original and this is just like the original except in power as several people already mentioned. It is good to have if you will be in a crowded place, or if you care about your co workers' noses. Other than that, just get the original and spray lighly maybe? See my thread: Kouros Colmplete St review for info on this and other Kouros flankers.

Not a lie, a lighter version of Kouros. A lighter and more wearable version of Kouros that might be too light for the true fans of the "dirty" Kouros. Still has that infamous urinious note but it's much more subtle. I think there's an added citrus note as well.

I waited a long time to find this rare item and yesterday I found it, actually bought 2 of 100ml. Now my thoughts:

EXACTLY like the original in scent, only lighter in power. At times, one does not find the potent smell (which many call civet) however, it does pop up here and there. I do not notice any pineapple or orange blossom. All I get from this - the original Kouros, just fresher/lighter.

I like it because I like the original, so I'll give it thumbs up. Actually I think this is what Kouors SHOULD have been. YSL would have made more from it. If you like the original but can't wear it because of the strength, search for this and get it.

I am a little dissapointed because all I've heard is how much fresher it is and when I saw pineapple and orange blossom I was excited...then I opened the box and sprayed it. Oh well, still a nice scent and has the lasting power of Kouros.