Rive Gauche pour Homme Intense (2003)
by Yves Saint Laurent

I'm not a huge fan of the original, but I prefer it over this version. The amplified patchouli seems to give it a duller, outmoded complex.

Almost just as good as the original. Almost.

The start of the Intense, compared to the original, is much spicier with star anise coming through more clearly with rosemary.
Intense dries down in more dense and dark fashion; it’s not as fresh, “open” or shaving cream-like as the regular juice. For sure the patchouli note is stronger; it is overall a bit woodsier too. Not as crisp clean.
Intense is also little bit stronger and longer lasting. Basically speaking whereas the original is a magnificent choice for day wear, Intense would make a marvellous evening wear companion for it. (That’s really just a flimsy suggestion…Personally I wear these both scents whenever I feel like no matter what time it is.)

If I was forced to choose another scent over another, then I must say my choice would be the original version, after all. But, I really do recommend this (Intense) scent for the fans of Rive Gauche Pour Homme. It is easy for me to presume that you won’t be disappointed.

Rive Gauche PH Intense seems to be harder and harder to get, and if I am not mistaken, it is already out of production after spring of 2009. So I suggest you get it now while the stocks are still around.

Just like the case is with the original release, the bottle of Intense is simply divine. This one has thick plastic shell with rechargeable glass bottle inside. The flacon is much bigger and weightier compared to the regular bottle made of aluminium.

Rive Gauche Pour Homme Intense (EdT) is a terrific fougere fragrance with vintage vibe. Easy to wear anywhere anytime, sensual and powerfully masculine fragrance that I can see to be appropriate for the men of all ages.

Very much the same as the original but with tons more patchouli (and, therefore, better longevity). Once again, this didn’t tickle my fancy but I can certainly understand its appeal.

It's easily available in perfume stores, in Paris.

[Original submission date: 20 May 2008]

A classic barber-shop scent of immense appeal. Intensely good.

everything has been said-this is a pure and intense soapy powdery scent-a barbershop as it´s best-a boring scent, nothing special, unique , surprising or exciting.

I just did a side by side (well, hand by hand) comparison of Rive Gauche PH and the Intense version. Results?

The original projects better, the intense has more patchouli, and actually has less duration. Becomes a warmish skin scent. And that, folks, is about it in the way of difference on me.

Call RGPH Intense one for the completists.

Sideways thumb for a "meh," but I love the original, otherwise I'd give it a thumb down for taking up space.