La Collection Rive Gauche
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | 2013 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
A legendary barbershop fougère, Rive Gauche is divisive only among its most ardent fans fretting over reformulations. For the uninitiated, this is a timeless, classy scent, a benchmark for masculine elegance, albeit with some inconsistent performance across batches. If you want expensive shaving cream in a bottle, look no further.
This is a seriously green, herbaceous beast that polarises opinion. Some find it a realistic, invigorating garden, others a challenging, almost edible, explosion of aggressive greenery.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 19% | 25% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 27% | 32% |
| Sweet | 3% | 7% |
| Warm | 4% | 4% |
| Woody | 21% | 11% |
| Earthy | 35% | 31% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 15% | 18% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its clean, classic barbershop aroma makes it perfect for formal events and the office, exuding professionalism without being overbearing. While versatile enough for casual wear, its sophisticated nature might feel a bit much for active sports. It's a bit too formal for casual dates, but perfect for a fancy dinner.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its potent initial sillage and very green, herbal character make it less suitable for formal or intimate settings. However, its refreshing, naturalistic scent is perfect for casual outings or sporting activities, particularly outdoors.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Rose accords and Lavender, Geranium notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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