Yves Saint Laurent 2003 Edt

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Rive Gauche Pour Homme

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Pour Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2003, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. Rive Gauche Pour Homme opens with Bergamot, Star Anise, and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Geranium, Lavender, Coumarin, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, and Oakmoss. Yves Saint Laurent's Rive Gauche Pour Homme carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh spicy-led wear.

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.
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Elegant
Rive Gauche Pour Homme Eau de Toilette bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7%
Floral 12%
Fruity 1%
Green 19%
Sweet 12%
Warm 21%
Woody 19%
Earthy 22%
Animalic 0%
Fresh 15%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

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.

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Rive Gauche Pour Homme opens with an invigorating burst of star anise and fresh bergamot, underscored by herbaceous rosemary. This quickly settles into a smooth, creamy heart of lavender and geranium, warmed by a hint of spicy clove. The base rounds out with earthy vetiver, rich patchouli, and a touch of oakmoss, creating a refined, clean, yet undeniably masculine finish reminiscent of luxury shaving cream.