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No.461 River Gauge

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Eden Perfumes No.461 River Gauge is an Eau de Parfum. No.461 River Gauge opens with Lemon and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk and Oakmoss. Eden Perfumes's No.461 River Gauge carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

The name is a giveaway - River Gauge closely follows Yves Saint Laurent's classic Rive Gauche, from the powerful aldehyde-lemon opening to the rose-iris floral bouquet and oakmoss dry down, though it's noticeably softer than the sharp, structured 1970s original.
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No.461 River Gauge Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Rive Gauche by Yves Saint Laurent
61%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

The aldehydic, powdery floral character reads best in the cooler, drier air of spring and autumn rather than heavy summer humidity.

Best Occasions

A structured, classic floral like this suits polished office wear or a formal setting far more naturally than casual or sporty contexts.

Ingredients and allergens

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Ethics and formulation

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About

River Gauge No.461 reconstructs a fragrance shape that's become rare on shelves - the powerful aldehydic florals that defined perfumery in the 1970s and 80s. The opening is a fresh blast of aldehydes and lemon, sharp and a little soapy in the way aldehydes always are, before a dense floral bouquet takes over: rose and geranium lead, joined by gardenia, jasmine, lily of the valley and ylang-ylang, with iris smoothing the whole thing into something powdery rather than sparkling. That rose-iris pairing softens the middle stage noticeably, giving it a slightly muted, cosmetic-powder quality rather than the loud florabundance of the opening. The dry down brings a classic oakmoss and musk finish that reads mature and old-school in the best sense, a texture younger fragrances rarely attempt anymore. It's a distinctly grown-up scent, more suited to someone who already appreciates vintage-style perfumery than someone hunting for a modern fruity-floral, and works best in cooler, drier weather where the aldehydes and moss have room to unfold slowly.

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