Yves Saint Laurent 2003 Edt

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Rive Gauche Intense

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Intense is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2003. Rive Gauche Intense opens with Aldehydes, Green, Bergamot, and Lemon, settles into a heart of Rose, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, and Honeysuckle, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, and Patchouli. Yves Saint Laurent's Rive Gauche Intense carries an Acquired verdict, a aromatic-led wear.

This one is a divisive blast from the past. For some, it's a darker, richer Rive Gauche that's more easily worn than the original. For others, it's an 'alien' metallic assault that's just 'too much'. Definitely not for the shy or faint of heart.
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  • Bold
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
Rive Gauche Intense Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Character

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13%
Floral 31%
Fruity 3%
Green 13%
Sweet 18%
Warm 4%
Woody 14%
Earthy 17%
Animalic 4%
Fresh 19%
Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

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Accords

Woody
100%
Aldehydic
76%
Earthy
73%
Citrus
63%
Aromatic
62%

Notes

Top Notes

Aldehydes 35% Green 23% Bergamot 22% Lemon 19%

Heart Notes

Rose 27% Ylang-Ylang 27% Gardenia 25% Honeysuckle 22%

Base Notes

Oakmoss 21% Vetiver 18% Sandalwood 18% Patchouli 15% Myrrh 14% Amber 13%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its loud, complex, and intense nature with an aldehyde blast, this fragrance is unsuitable for office or sport. Its pronounced character and perceived 'darker, woodier' profile make it ideal for formal events and evening wear.

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Rive Gauche Intense kicks off with a sharp, metallic aldehyde hit before settling into a sophisticated blend of rich florals and deep woods. Rose, ylang-ylang, and gardenia bring a classic, heady femininity balanced by an earthy base of vetiver, moss, and amber. A distinctive myrrh note adds a touch of brooding complexity, making this a bold and unapologetic statement scent. It's a journey from bright, almost clinical opening to a warm, woody embrace.

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