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 one's a gentle whisper rather than a shout, perfect for those who appreciate understated elegance and subtle greenery. Don't expect a dense forest; think dewy undergrowth after a rain shower. A beautiful, albeit discreet, aromatic experience.