Bibi vs Kouros
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kouros takes 3 of 5 categories.
BibiChoose it for a musky and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
KourosChoose it for a musky and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Bibi2/5
Kouros3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Bibi
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Kouros
- Sillage & projection
- Kouros
- Value for money
- Bibi
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kouros
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BibiJean BarthetKourosYves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 47%Had 16%Want 37%
3.61/ 5 · 8,584 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerBibiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
48%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
40%Love
23%Like
4%Ok
23%Dislike
9%Hate
8,584 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKouros
SillageKouros
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBibiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
white floral92%
animalic84%
floral77%
sweet69%
fruity61%
musky100%
animalic92%
aromatic84%
powdery77%
earthy69%
leather61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both musky and animalic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
White PeachCorianderBergamot
Heart
Tiare FlowerRoseHoneyFrangipaniJasmine
Base
CivetOakmossVanillaSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber
Top
AldehydesCorianderClary SageArtemisiaBergamot
Heart
PatchouliCarnationVetiverJasmineGeraniumOrris RootCinnamonLavender
Base
CivetMuskHoneyLeatherOakmossAmberTonka BeanVanilla
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Honey and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night33
Spring57
Summer36
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#52,230
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,510
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews209
Category winnerKourosHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBibi by Jean Barthet opens with a bright burst of white peach, tart bergamot, and spicy coriander. The heart reveals dense tropical tiare flower, honeyed rose, and frangipani. As it settles, animalic civet and oakmoss emerge alongside warm vanilla and sandalwood. Designed for evening wear during crisp autumn nights, i…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Bibi or Kouros?
Kouros takes 3 of 5 categories. Bibi is rated 4.05/5 from 21 votes; Kouros is rated 3.61/5 from 8,584 votes. Choose Bibi for a musky and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Kouros for a musky and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Bibi or Kouros?
Kouros lasts longest (Kouros 85/100, Bibi 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bibi or Kouros?
Kouros projects furthest (Kouros 79/100, Bibi 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bibi and Kouros smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and animalic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Honey and Jasmine.
Is Bibi or Kouros better for summer or winter?
Bibi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bibi and Kouros?
Bibi has top notes of White Peach, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Rose, Honey and Frangipani, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.
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