Fragrance comparison

1957 Eau de Parfum vs Kouros

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 2 Nov 2026 10,550 ratings analysed

1957 Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.261,966 votes

Rank #1,894 PowderyMusky

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34%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Kouros

Yves Saint Laurent

3.618,584 votes

Rank #1,463 MuskyAnimalic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kouros takes 5 of 7 categories.

1957 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kouros
Choose it for a musky and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

1957 Eau de Parfum2/7

Kouros5/7

Ratings & consensus: 1957 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: 1957 Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Kouros
Sillage & projection: Kouros
Value for money: Kouros
Versatility: Kouros
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kouros

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1957 Eau de ParfumChanel

KourosYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 1,966 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.61/ 5 · 8,584 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winner1957 Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,966 votes

40%Love

23%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

9%Hate

8,584 votes

Category winner1957 Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityKouros

SillageKouros

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value58

Category winnerKourosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

iris84%

aldehydic77%

woody69%

white floral61%

musky100%

animalic92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

leather61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-45 mins

White MuskAldehydesBergamotPink PepperCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

OrrisCashmeranCedarHoneyVanilla

Top

AldehydesCorianderClary SageArtemisiaBergamot

Heart

PatchouliCarnationVetiverJasmineGeraniumOrris RootCinnamonLavender

Base

CivetMuskHoneyLeatherOakmossAmberTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Coriander and Jasmine. Durations are only published for 1957 Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter56

Day100

Night43

Spring57

Summer36

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKourosMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex38

Women58

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,894

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#1,463

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerKourosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel 1957 Eau de Parfum smells like the cleanest, softest white cotton shirt you have ever pulled over your head. The spray opens with a crisp snap of bergamot and sparkling aldehydes that feel like fizzy, high-end bath soap. Give it two minutes. The initial solvent bite settles immediately into a pillowy core of wh…

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Yves Saint Laurent Kouros is a legendary aromatic fougere that balances squeaky clean freshness with a warm, gritty punch. Built around a striking contrast between fizzy aldehydes, sweet golden honey, and a notorious civet musk base, it smells like stepping out of a steaming hot shower after scrubbing with classic her…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1957 Eau de Parfum or Kouros?

Kouros takes 5 of 7 categories. 1957 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.26/5 from 1,966 votes; Kouros is rated 3.61/5 from 8,584 votes. Choose 1957 Eau de Parfum for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kouros for a musky and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1957 Eau de Parfum or Kouros?

Kouros lasts longest (Kouros 85/100, 1957 Eau de Parfum 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1957 Eau de Parfum or Kouros?

Kouros projects furthest (Kouros 79/100, 1957 Eau de Parfum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1957 Eau de Parfum and Kouros smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Coriander and Jasmine.

Is 1957 Eau de Parfum or Kouros better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kouros is the stronger pick. For winter, Kouros is the stronger pick. 1957 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1957 Eau de Parfum and Kouros?

1957 Eau de Parfum has top notes of White Musk, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Orris, Cashmeran, Cedar and Honey. Kouros has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Clary Sage and Artemisia, heart notes of Patchouli, Carnation, Vetiver and Jasmine, a base of Civet, Musk, Honey and Leather.