Is Perfume Parlour Elegant Tear a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Pour Homme?
Rive Gauche Pour Homme EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2003 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Elegant Tear EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Rive Gauche Pour Homme
- Elegant Tear
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
A legendary barbershop fougere, Rive Gauche Pour Homme is near-universally adored and sorely missed by those who know it. This YSL masterpiece embodies classic masculine elegance, setting a benchmark for the genre that modern perfumery still struggles to replicate.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Rive Gauche Pour Homme - a citrus fragrance led by Bergamot, Star Anise, Rosemary, with floral depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Star Anise
41%
vs
33%
Rosemary
35%
vs
28%
Lavender
35%
vs
53%
Patchouli
28%
vs
28%
Vetiver
23%
vs
38%
Guaiac Wood
23%
vs
33%
Bergamot
22%
vs
37%
Clove
21%
vs
46%
Patchouli
28%
vs
28%
Vetiver
23%
vs
38%
Guaiac Wood
23%
vs
33%
Oakmoss
25%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its clean, classic barbershop profile makes it suitable for nearly any occasion, from office to formal settings, without being overpowering. The strong longevity and projection, while excellent, might be a bit much for very intimate dates or active sports.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the citrus, floral profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Clove, Star Anise, Rosemary
Without coumarin and geranium
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Elegant Tear EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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