Philippe II
CharriolEDT2015
Side by side
Philippe II vs. Kouros
Is Philippe II better than Kouros?
Kouros wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
GeraniumPatchouliBergamotVetiverCoriander
aromaticwoodywarm spicyearthy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Philippe II and Kouros?
| Philippe II | Kouros | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDT | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2015 | 1981 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Christian Vermermel | Pierre Bourdon |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Philippe II and Kouros smell?
Philippe II
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Herbal
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Earthy
Citrus
Kouros
Musky
Animalic
Aromatic
Powdery
Earthy
Honey
Woody
Leather
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Philippe II and Kouros share?
Top
ArtemisiaBergamotCinnamon Leaf
AldehydesClary SageBergamotCorianderTarragon
Heart
GeraniumLavenderCoriander
CarnationGeraniumJasmineIrisOrris RootPatchouliVetiverCinnamon
Base
Fir ResinPatchouliVetiver
CivetMuskOakmossAmberFrankincenseHoneyLeatherTonka BeanVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
GeraniumLavender
CarnationGeraniumJasmineIris
Spicy Notes
Cinnamon LeafCoriander
CorianderCinnamon
Herbaceous Notes
Artemisia
Clary SageTarragon
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Philippe II and Kouros work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Philippe II or Kouros?
| Philippe II | Kouros | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Philippe II and Kouros?
Fans of Drakkar Noir and Kouros will find a familiar friend here. Philippe II isn't reinventing the wheel, it's just a more accessible entry point into that classic masculine territory.Philippe II
A scent that demands a decision. The aldehydes hit sharp. But what follows is yours alone, and it lasts all day. The leather-animalic drydown is confrontational by design.Kouros
The hunt
Where to buy Philippe II and Kouros
| Philippe II | Kouros | |
|---|---|---|
| ≈ 100 ml | $55.29fragrancenet · 100ml | $110.00ecosmetics · 3.3 oz |
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