Fragrances inspired by Rive Gauche Eau de Toilette

The original Rive Gauche Yves Saint Laurent
Inspired by Graceful Perfume Parlour
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 14 notes is in the original, including Vetiver, Peach, Musk

The main difference

Without amber and gardenia

What they share

Shares 11 of its 20 notes, including Musk, Oakmoss, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds amber and bergamot

Our verdict

Rive Gauche and Black Onyx both make a statement, but in very different ways.

What they share

Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Amber, Lemon

The main difference

Adds cardamom and cinnamon, drops aldehydes and bergamot

Choose Black Onyx when

You love strong, spicy cardamom scents.

What they share

Shares 16 of its 23 notes, including Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Musk

The main difference

Adds cedar and hyacinth, drops gardenia and geranium

What they share

Shares 12 of its 21 notes, including Vetiver, Musk, Amber

The main difference

Adds carnation and galbanum, drops aldehydes and gardenia

What they share

Shares 11 of its 12 notes, including Vetiver, Peach, Iris

The main difference

Adds vanilla, drops amber and gardenia

What they share

Shares 13 of its 16 notes, including Vetiver, Musk, Amber

The main difference

Adds neroli and patchouli, drops gardenia and geranium

What they share

Shares 11 of its 20 notes, including Aldehydes, Bergamot, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds amber and geranium, drops narcissus and neroli

Scent profile

Rive Gauche EDT the original Graceful EDP inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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