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Do you think that Kouros is the ultimate best male fragrance ever?

post #1 of 101
4/6/12 at 11:34am
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I bought Kouros blind and I have yet to learn this scent.
It smells like a toilet, but I don´t say it smells bad.

Do you consider Kouros as the best and revolutionary male scent ever made compared to any niche or designer brands?
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post #2 of 101
4/6/12 at 11:37am
far from it !
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post #3 of 101
4/6/12 at 11:38am
No.....not at all IMO!!!
Gary
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post #4 of 101
4/6/12 at 11:41am
I like it, but no.
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post #5 of 101
4/6/12 at 11:42am
I love Korous. Even wore it today. It is great and it is my personal favorite at the moment. Although, I am sure I may find a fragrance that does it better. Just a far to subjective question. It is the best for me and that is all that matters.
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post #6 of 101
4/6/12 at 11:45am
No, but it's a good one.
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post #7 of 101
4/6/12 at 11:47am
no.
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post #8 of 101
4/6/12 at 11:51am
Is this a joke?
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post #9 of 101
4/6/12 at 11:52am
No though it may be the best bathroom fragrance one can use to scent the air with.lol
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post #10 of 101
4/6/12 at 11:52am
Absolutely NOT!!!
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post #11 of 101
4/6/12 at 11:53am
dbl
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post #12 of 101
4/6/12 at 11:55am
Possibly, if by "male fragrance", you mean "fragrance made from the essence of a male, including his pits, feet, and nether-regions". In that regard, nothing comes close.
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post #13 of 101
4/6/12 at 11:57am
No for me.
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post #14 of 101
4/6/12 at 12:07pm
Not.even.close.
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post #15 of 101
4/6/12 at 12:14pm
...almost the opposite...!
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post #16 of 101
4/6/12 at 12:54pm
No, very average.
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post #17 of 101
4/6/12 at 1:02pm
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Originally Posted by drseid View Post

I like it, but no.

Concur with the above. But even then this question is slightly primitive.
There is rarely a single best thing in this life.
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post #18 of 101
4/6/12 at 1:13pm
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Originally Posted by hedonist222 View Post

Concur with the above. But even the. This question is slightly primitive.
There is rarely a single best thing in this life.

So very true. If my mood isn't up for a particular fragrance, I will not enjoy it ( no matter if I rank it a 5 star fragrance or not).

I find that the less stress and emphasis that I put into figuring out what the "best" in whatever category is, the more I am able to enjoy what I have. What is best for others, is not best for more. Furthermore, we all change....in a matter of years, weeks and even hours. And, when judging that is "the best", what are we basing out judgments on ?
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post #19 of 101
4/6/12 at 1:18pm
No, one of the worst stinkers on the market.
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post #20 of 101
4/6/12 at 1:24pm
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Originally Posted by limaaa View Post

Is this a joke?

I think yes
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post #21 of 101
4/6/12 at 1:32pm
One of the best for me!
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post #22 of 101
4/6/12 at 1:43pm
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Originally Posted by Baldini View Post

Possibly, if by "male fragrance", you mean "fragrance made from the essence of a male, including his pits, feet, and nether-regions". In that regard, nothing comes close.

Very nice! A mature connaisseur! It's really insulting for the entire history and evolution of the designer's fragrances to use such despicable attributes in order to express your pathetique opinion on this matter! I could say a few things about many scents from your wardrobe but then I will get down to your level and this is precisely what differentiates us! Besides, for your knowledge, I equally respect each and every designer or niche fragrance that exists on this earth, whether I adore or despise it, because, in my humble opinion, a scent is like a man, with qualities and flaws, there is no perfect man nor perfume!
I simply cannot tolerate your attitude! Nobody is forcing you to like or appreciate something but the common sense should set some boundaries about what you should express or not!
I've really enjoyed and appreciated all the knowledge shared here by so many dedicated persons but due to such "refined manners" I'm gonna leave off these forums!
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post #23 of 101
4/6/12 at 1:57pm
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Originally Posted by Temptation View Post

I bought Kouros blind and I have yet to learn this scent.
It smells like a toilet, but I don´t say it smells bad.

Do you consider Kouros as the best and revolutionary male scent ever made compared to any niche or designer brands?

If you like it so much, you might like MKK if you have not...
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post #24 of 101
4/6/12 at 2:01pm
top 10 ever.
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post #25 of 101
4/6/12 at 2:10pm
Kouros is not the bestest
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post #26 of 101
4/6/12 at 2:17pm
Maybe not the absolute best, but almost certainly a scent likely to be often talked about almost for good or at least for a long time - it polarizes radically like almost no other male scent, it provokes passions and repulsions, it is loved, hated, wildly, intensely and wittily discussed, but unlikely to be overlooked anytime in near future
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post #27 of 101
4/6/12 at 2:25pm
Amazing scent, but NO! I could not say which scent was "revolutionary male scent ever made", but if a list were made it would have to include M7...afterall, it was the first with an oud note and people still talk about it.
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post #28 of 101
4/6/12 at 2:27pm
F*** no!
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post #29 of 101
4/6/12 at 2:35pm
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Originally Posted by hednic View Post

No, but it's a good one.

+1.
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post #30 of 101
4/6/12 at 2:37pm
Yeah it is believe me guyyys
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post #31 of 101
4/6/12 at 2:41pm
Never smelled it and I don't think I want to.
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post #32 of 101
4/6/12 at 3:00pm
Superb scent but not the "ultimate best male scent ever."
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post #33 of 101
4/6/12 at 3:16pm
Simple answer: no
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post #34 of 101
4/6/12 at 3:21pm
For me it isn't. Kouros is a classic for sure, but I like very many fragrances far more.
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post #35 of 101
4/6/12 at 4:28pm
Not even usable as a bathroom deodorizer for me . . . I'd literally rather smell piss and shit. Polarizing is an understatement . . .
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post #36 of 101
4/6/12 at 4:56pm
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No but I like it
+2.
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post #37 of 101
4/6/12 at 4:59pm
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Originally Posted by icanzapyou View Post

Kouros is not the bestest

LOL

Agreed. It's not even the bestest trolling scent. Aventus is rapidly becoming betterer.

Every year I wear Kouros when my wife is out of town, and for about the first day, I think it's just the most amazing stuff. But it only takes a few days of actual Kouros to get that Kouros-mania out of my system.
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post #38 of 101
4/6/12 at 5:04pm
Yes the best powerhouse fragrance
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post #39 of 101
4/6/12 at 5:05pm
Kouros is good, and I think it's a 'gateway drug' to a lot of others, but the definitive men's cologne...definitely not.
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post #40 of 101
4/6/12 at 9:47pm
Nope
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post #41 of 101
4/6/12 at 10:13pm
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Originally Posted by Jack Hunter View Post

No though it may be the best bathroom fragrance one can use to scent the air with.lol

+1
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post #42 of 101
4/6/12 at 10:29pm
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Originally Posted by hedonist222 View Post

There is rarely a single best thing in this life.

Amen and no way!
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post #43 of 101
4/7/12 at 2:46am
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Originally Posted by spcmiller View Post

Kouros is good, and I think it's a 'gateway drug' to a lot of others, but the definitive men's cologne...definitely not.

Perhaps somewhere in this region.
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post #44 of 101
4/7/12 at 2:54am
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Originally Posted by Temptation View Post

I bought Kouros blind and I have yet to learn this scent.
It smells like a toilet, but I don´t say it smells bad.

Do you consider Kouros as the best and revolutionary male scent ever made compared to any niche or designer brands?

YES!

Nothing has yet beaten Kouros for me when you look at the overall package:

Uniqueness of scent
Brutality of smell
Longevity & Projection combined
Price
Versatility - can be worn all year round, in summer it smells even better

In short this fragrance is a mile mark in the history of male fragrances.

I understand the guys who think this smells of urinal cake, hospital and dentist, they most likely will never whole hearted get to appreciate Kouros.
For us fans - Kouros is what all niche frags only dream of being day in, day out - but will never be - NEVA' NEVER EVER !!
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post #45 of 101
4/7/12 at 2:56am
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Originally Posted by Ken_Russell View Post

Maybe not the absolute best, but almost certainly a scent likely to be often talked about almost for good or at least for a long time - it polarizes radically like almost no other male scent, it provokes passions and repulsions, it is loved, hated, wildly, intensely and wittily discussed, but unlikely to be overlooked anytime in near future


Nicely put sir.
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post #46 of 101
4/7/12 at 2:58am
Absolutely not. I did wear it back in the day like everyone else though. Quite embarrassing when you look back!
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post #47 of 101
4/7/12 at 3:26am
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Originally Posted by CHSeifert View Post

Nothing has yet beaten Kouros for me when you look at the overall package:

Uniqueness
Brutality of smell
Longevity & Projection combined
Price

...this goes also for an avarage insectkiller...!
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post #48 of 101
4/7/12 at 3:31am
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Originally Posted by Tropics View Post

Absolutely not. I did wear it back in the day like everyone else though. Quite embarrassing when you look back!

I don't think many people will feel embarrassed about wearing Kouros :-)
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post #49 of 101
4/7/12 at 3:35am
urinal cakey, no fankyou
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post #50 of 101
4/7/12 at 4:56am
I agree with hedonist above, but I will add that I smelled it for the first time about six weeks ago and my comment was: it took some big, sweaty balls to put that in a bottle. It is really something.
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post #51 of 101
4/7/12 at 5:20am
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Originally Posted by Brian Chambers View Post

I agree with hedonist above, but I will add that I smelled it for the first time about six weeks ago and my comment was: it took some big, sweaty balls to put that in a bottle. It is really something.

Kouros first time smell 6 weeks ago !

Thought you were in your 30-40's ?

I smelled Kouros the first time 25 years ago and I'm in my late 30's and never looked back since smelling Kouros the first time

Remember my teacher asking me if I have been to the dentist - Kouros smells of dentist and soap to my nose, not so much urinal cake like many suggests......
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post #52 of 101
4/7/12 at 5:23am
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Originally Posted by Tropics View Post

Absolutely not. I did wear it back in the day like everyone else though. Quite embarrassing when you look back!

Nothing to be embarrassed over

Kouros is the best frag ever made !!

Only frag that has been rated 7/6
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post #53 of 101
4/7/12 at 5:30am
I am so in the minority. I love Korous. Though I do love musky deep fragrances. My wife hated Korous at first. She was really against it. Even tried to stop me from buying it. Here we are nearly 2 months later and she actually enjoys it. I find the only way for me to wear it, is to spray on my lower chest area. 2 - 3 sprays and I am good for the day. I wait 15 mins to put my undershot on then put my shirt on and that really helps to stop the sheer power of Korous projecting far to much. I tried back of neck and upper chest once and near killed myself.

Lower chest / stomach area is my perfect spot for wearing this. It is a great scent but not the " best " ever. I find I reach for Fahrenheit and Eau Sauvage more often. Just depends on my mood. I am still waiting to have the balls to wear Korous to work.
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post #54 of 101
4/7/12 at 5:31am
I am so in the minority. I love Korous. Though I do love musky deep fragrances. My wife hated Korous at first. She was really against it. Even tried to stop me from buying it. Here we are nearly 2 months later and she actually enjoys it. I find the only way for me to wear it, is to spray on my lower chest area. 2 - 3 sprays and I am good for the day. I wait 15 mins to put my undershot on then put my shirt on and that really helps to stop the sheer power of Korous projecting far to much. I tried back of neck and upper chest once and near killed myself.

Lower chest / stomach area is my perfect spot for wearing this. It is a great scent but not the " best " ever. I find I reach for Fahrenheit and Eau Sauvage more often. Just depends on my mood. I am still waiting to have the balls to wear Korous to work.
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post #55 of 101
4/7/12 at 6:24am
yes

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post #56 of 101
4/7/12 at 7:43am
It's pretty close, though its scent attracts more men than women, I've found!
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post #57 of 101
4/7/12 at 9:09am
Nnnnnnnnnnnnoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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post #58 of 101
4/7/12 at 10:29am
For me, Kouros is like masturbation; something one enjoys alone, and in private.
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post #59 of 101
4/7/12 at 10:39am
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Originally Posted by VC&Aph View Post

Very nice! A mature connaisseur! It's really insulting for the entire history and evolution of the designer's fragrances to use such despicable attributes in order to express your pathetique opinion on this matter! I could say a few things about many scents from your wardrobe but then I will get down to your level and this is precisely what differentiates us! Besides, for your knowledge, I equally respect each and every designer or niche fragrance that exists on this earth, whether I adore or despise it, because, in my humble opinion, a scent is like a man, with qualities and flaws, there is no perfect man nor perfume!
I simply cannot tolerate your attitude! Nobody is forcing you to like or appreciate something but the common sense should set some boundaries about what you should express or not!
I've really enjoyed and appreciated all the knowledge shared here by so many dedicated persons but due to such "refined manners" I'm gonna leave off these forums!

Can't... Tell... If serious...
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post #60 of 101
4/7/12 at 11:12am
No, I do not. Probably is the most controversial though.
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