Kouros vs Morphine
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Morphine takes 4 of 7 categories.
KourosChoose it for a musky and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
MorphineChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kouros3/7
Morphine4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Morphine
- Community sentiment
- Morphine
- Longevity
- Kouros
- Sillage & projection
- Kouros
- Value for money
- Morphine
- Versatility
- Morphine
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kouros
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
KourosYves Saint LaurentMorphineX-RayWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.61/ 5 · 8,584 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
4.33/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 17%Had 5%Want 78%
Category winnerMorphineRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
23%Like
4%Ok
23%Dislike
9%Hate
8,584 votes
44%Love
47%Like
6%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
36 votes
Category winnerMorphineMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKouros
SillageKouros
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMorphineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
animalic92%
aromatic84%
powdery77%
earthy69%
leather61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
musky84%
powdery77%
honey69%
aromatic61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both musky, powdery and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesCorianderClary SageArtemisiaBergamot
Heart
PatchouliCarnationVetiverJasmineGeraniumOrris RootCinnamonLavender
Base
CivetMuskHoneyLeatherOakmossAmberTonka BeanVanilla
Top
CinnamonLavenderCardamomBergamotClary Sage
Heart
HoneyBrandyOrris RootRoseCognac
Base
MuskLeatherSandalwoodPatchouliAmbrette (Musk Mallow)
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Patchouli and Orris Root. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer36
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring14
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Category winnerMorphineMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,510
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews209
Overall rank#21,521
PerfumerIrina Burlakova
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerKourosHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYves 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 →X-Ray Morphine opens with sharp cinnamon, dusty cardamom, and herbal clary sage before shifting into a thick heart of honey, rose, and dark cognac. Heavy orris root adds a dry, powdery texture that cuts through the boozy sweetness. As it settles onto skin over several hours, warm ambrette musk, patchouli, and worn lea…
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, Kouros or Morphine?
Morphine takes 4 of 7 categories. Kouros is rated 3.61/5 from 8,584 votes; Morphine is rated 4.33/5 from 36 votes. Choose Kouros for a musky and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Morphine for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Kouros or Morphine?
Kouros lasts longest (Kouros 85/100, Morphine 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kouros or Morphine?
Kouros projects furthest (Kouros 79/100, Morphine 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kouros and Morphine smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Patchouli and Orris Root.
Is Kouros or Morphine better for summer or winter?
For summer, Kouros is the stronger pick. For winter, Kouros is the stronger pick. Morphine suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kouros and Morphine?
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. Morphine has top notes of Cinnamon, Lavender, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Brandy, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Musk, Leather, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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