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Rive Gauche pour Homme (2003)
by Yves Saint Laurent
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Over thirty years since the launch of the original female Rive Gauche fragrance, comes this woody-fougere masculine partner, courtesy of Tom Ford.
Created by Firmenich's Jacques Cavallier (Issey Homme, Opium Homme, Ultaviolet Man). The scent is also available in an "intense" version, which is refillable and contains a stronger patchouli note.
Rive Gauche pour Homme Fragrance Notes
- Top Notes
- Bergamot, Star Anise, Rosemary.
Middle Notes- Lavender, Geranium Leaves, Cloves .
Base Notes- Vetiver, Gaiac Wood, Patchouli.
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  |  Rive Gauche launches with intense, sweet, spicy top notes that distinguish it immediately from the run of contemporary men’s designer fragrances. (The listed star anise note is particularly prominent.) It then moves quickly to a woods and floral accord that’s dominated by a yeasty or winey patchouli note. The spices continue to hover around the patchouli, and the scent gradually sweetens as it develops. The floral accord eventually takes on the garb of carnation, while a deep vetiver note contributes much-needed balance by taking some of the sweet edge off of the spices and patchouli. So far, so good.Sadly, by its third or fourth hour Rive Gauche pour Homme has collapsed into a base of thin, scratchy woods that are no fun at all to wear. It’s an unfortunate end for what began as a pleasant scent, and I’m left wondering whether YSL cut corners on the base ingredients. 03 July 2008 |
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|  Beautiful albeit cloying woody fougere with a hint of a babershop that I used to frequent in my youth. Lively and potent, you can't go wrong with this (unless you put on too much and choke yourself). Rich patchouli and cleansing lavender, this one is for the ages.02 June 2008 |
 | This is essentially a patchouli fragrance, with a dominant and slighty creamy barbersol accord. Personally, this really didn’t do much for me – it just reminded me of something that either my father or grandfather would have possibly been interested in. But then again, I’ve never had much of an interest in the whole barbershop thing anyway… 20 May 2008 |
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| This cologne oozes sophistication. Crisp white shirt, blue jeans ,brown shoes and a hint of Rive gauche and I'm all set. I get the distinct Rosemary in the first minutes...followed by lavander and cloves. and the final trace of vetiver creates a truly unique cologne which has the rare distinction (after M7 though) of vulnerable yet uber masculine. double thumbs up for this one 15 May 2008 |
 | UPDATE: This is very similar to Escada for men, though Escada includes some greener sweets much like that of Versace's Green Jeans. This is outstanding. Period. It is obviously not a traditional YSL, and it is also obvious that it was created by Jacques Cavallier, a genius to say the least. As most have mentioned, clean cut shaving smell. If you want to smell clean without loosing your masculinity this is it. I am glad I found it, because far too many clean scents for men are unisex, and they usually lack the manliness I so desire in a fragrance. The only other fragrance that can kinda come clos eto delivering the same effect (in a roundabout way) is Comme des Garcons 2 Man, which gives you a dirty smoky man before cleaning him up. Rive Gauche gives you clean and manly all at once. Highly Recommneded. 29 April 2008 |
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| This review is under revision. 28 April 2008 |
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| RIVE GAUCHE for Men by Yves Saint Laurent EDT SPRAY 4.2 OZ / Discount Perfume & Cologne drhfinegifts> | USD 27.98 |
 | RIVE GAUCHE POUR HOMME by YVES SAINT LAURENT 4.2 oz EDT for Men parfumparfum> | USD 37.50 |
Eau de Toilette 75ml - 2.5oz | ||
 | RIVE GAUCHE for Men by Yves Saint Laurent EDT SPRAY 2.5 OZ / Discount Perfume & Cologne drhfinegifts> | USD 22.34 |
 | Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Pour Homme EDT 75ml spray expresschemist> | GBP 29.50 |
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 | RIVE GAUCHE for Men by Yves Saint Laurent EDT SPRAY 4.2 OZ & HAIR AND BODY WASH 3.3 OZ / Discount Perfume & Cologne drhfinegifts> | USD 30.34 |
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