Is Perfume Parlour Graceful a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche?
Rive Gauche EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 1971 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Graceful EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This isn't just a perfume, it's a statement. Bold, metallic, and unapologetically cool, Rive Gauche is divisive for some, but a timeless masterpiece for those who dare to embrace its icy, sophisticated charm. Prepare for compliments - and perhaps some confused looks.
Graceful chases YSL's iconic Rive Gauche - that frosty, soapy aldehyde blast over a classic rose-iris-jasmine bouquet drying down powdery and mossy. The vintage, metallic-elegant mood lands, but it reads flatter and softer, missing the original's sharp, electric aldehydic snap and refined depth.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Often described as a 'powerhouse' with good longevity, Rive Gauche is best suited for scenarios where its commanding presence can shine. While it can be worn casually, its sophisticated, almost 'serious' character makes it a strong contender for office and formal wear, provided it's applied judiciously. Opinions are split on whether it's too much, but many found it suitable for all occasions, even sports.
Seasons
A powdery aldehydic floral suits spring and cooler months, staying wearable but a touch heavy in peak summer.
Occasions
Refined and classic, it works for the office, formal occasions, daily wear and evenings more than sport.
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 14 notes is in the original, including Vetiver, Peach, Musk
Without amber and gardenia
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work