Fragrances inspired by Rive Gauche Pour Homme Eau de Toilette
The original
Rive Gauche Pour Homme
Yves Saint Laurent
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Rive Gauche Pour Homme
- Elegant Tear
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Clove, Star Anise, Rosemary
The main difference
Without coumarin and geranium
Our verdict
While both Armaf Black Onyx and YSL Rive Gauche Pour Homme share barbershop fougere DNA, they cater to different sensibilities.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Patchouli
The main difference
Adds amber and cardamom, drops bergamot and clove
Choose Black Onyx when
You want a fragrance with a strong spicy kick.
What they share
Shares 9 of its 11 notes, including Geranium, Lavender, Guaiac Wood
The main difference
Adds coumarin and oakmoss, drops tonka bean
What they share
Shares 10 of its 11 notes, including Clove, Star Anise, Rosemary
The main difference
Adds tonka bean, drops coumarin
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Clove, Rosemary, Geranium
The main difference
Adds leather and musk, drops bergamot and coumarin
What they share
Shares 6 of its 14 notes, including Star Anise, Geranium, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds artemisia and cedar, drops clove and coumarin
What they share
Shares 3 of its 14 notes, including Geranium, Patchouli, Oakmoss
The main difference
Adds basil and carnation, drops bergamot and clove
What they share
Shares 4 of its 23 notes, including Geranium, Bergamot, Oakmoss
The main difference
Adds amber and artemisia, drops clove and coumarin
Scent profile
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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