Fragrance comparison

Chaz vs Kouros

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8,642 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chaz

Revlon

4.2458 votes

Rank #6,844 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Kouros

Yves Saint Laurent

3.618,584 votes

Rank #1,514 MuskyAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chaz takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chaz
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Kouros
Choose it for a musky and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Chaz4/7

Kouros3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChazRevlon

KourosYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 43%

3.61/ 5 · 8,584 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerChazRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

40%Love

23%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

9%Hate

8,584 votes

Category winnerChazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityKouros

SillageKouros

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value58

Category winnerChazBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

floral60%

citrus50%

musky100%

animalic92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

leather61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderRosemaryLaurelsBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationGeraniumCinnamonPineCorianderClary SageCyclamen

Base

MossMuskCedarTonka BeanAmber

Top

AldehydesCorianderClary SageArtemisiaBergamot

Heart

PatchouliCarnationVetiverJasmineGeraniumOrris RootCinnamonLavender

Base

CivetMuskHoneyLeatherOakmossAmberTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Carnation and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer42

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night68

Spring57

Summer36

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChazMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#1,514

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerKourosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chaz by Revlon is a classic aromatic fougere that defined the 1970s. It opens with a crisp, herbal blend of lavender and rosemary before settling into a warm, mossy base. Ideal for daily wear in temperate spring weather, it offers a nostalgic, masculine profile that works well for office settings or casual weekend out…

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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, Chaz or Kouros?

Chaz takes 4 of 7 categories. Chaz is rated 4.24/5 from 58 votes; Kouros is rated 3.61/5 from 8,584 votes. Choose Chaz for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment 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, Chaz or Kouros?

Kouros lasts longest (Kouros 85/100, Chaz 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chaz or Kouros?

Kouros projects furthest (Kouros 79/100, Chaz 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chaz and Kouros smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Carnation and Geranium.

Is Chaz or Kouros better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chaz is the stronger pick. For winter, Kouros is the stronger pick. Chaz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chaz and Kouros?

Chaz has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Laurels and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Cinnamon and Pine, a base of Moss, Musk, Cedar and Tonka Bean. 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.