Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pour Homme
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is star anise and rosemary. The heart brings lavender and geranium. On the skin it settles into patchouli and oakmoss. Overall it smells aromatic and woody.
- Came out
- 2003
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Rive Gauche pour Homme notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pour Homme
Rive Gauche pour Homme is made by Yves Saint Laurent.
Is Rive Gauche pour Homme long lasting?
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. It lasts about as long as Azzaro and Rogue Perfumery Bon Monsieur unisex. Base notes like patchouli and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
What Rive Gauche pour Homme costs
In Europe it costs about €86, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Azzaro but less than Tom Ford Beau De Jour.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Rogue Perfumery Bon Monsieur unisex and Mont Blanc Individuel.
Its style
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by woody and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and woody smells and notes like lavender and patchouli. Less obvious notes include bergamot, cloves and vetiver. Perfume fans rate it 4.19 out of 5.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2004.
Perfumes that smell like Rive Gauche pour Homme
These perfumes have a close smell: Azzaro (6 shared notes), Rogue Perfumery Bon Monsieur unisex (7 shared notes), Mont Blanc Individuel (7 shared notes) and Tom Ford Beau De Jour (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Mont Blanc Individuel starts from €36.
Perfume comparisons
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Quick answers
Can women wear Rive Gauche pour Homme?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Rive Gauche pour Homme good for summer?
It is better in fall. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2003.