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Rive Gauche pour Homme vs Rive Gauche pour Homme Intense ?

post #1 of 15
12/9/12 at 10:52am
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To be intense, or not to be intense ~ that is the question ?
It seems that people are split down the middle on this one, or even that more people prefer the original edt version.
I have found the Intense version for sale in a shop, but alas no tester so I can't make my own judgement. I certainly like the sound of amped up patchouly, but many say that the barbasol effect is lost with the intense version. If anyone owns both I would be really grateful for a simultaneous testing of both.

The shop also has deodorants on special offer for Jazz and Jazz Live. Never been particularly struck by this fragrance and relatively unfamiliar with the live version. What are your thoughts on these two and their differences please ?

Also, the shop has limited edition Opium pour Homme, (the chinese edition). Again, no tester is on offer, so it would be a blind buy. I am not so fond of the original OPH because of the strong (chocolaty ?) note in it ~ but perhaps this limited edition is different enough to warrent buying ?
Any help with any of the above is much appreciated !!!
Thanks, david.
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post #2 of 15
12/9/12 at 11:12am
I have tried both and didn't note much of a difference other than better longevity.
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post #3 of 15
12/9/12 at 11:19am
The chinese edition of opium is not good. I'm not able to answer your question about Jazz as I own only the after shave.
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post #4 of 15
12/9/12 at 12:29pm
The intense is velvety, sweeter and it "feels" like a stronger version, but the volume still the same, just the effect, because the intense is denser.

Its recommended for the cooler weather
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post #5 of 15
12/9/12 at 12:55pm
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Originally Posted by EarNoseThroat View Post

The chinese edition of opium is not good. I'm not able to answer your question about Jazz as I own only the after shave.

Chinese edition?
I dont understand.
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post #6 of 15
12/9/12 at 3:18pm
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Originally Posted by uruk-hai View Post

Chinese edition?
I dont understand.

There were limited editions of Opium pour homme ~ one was called "Poesie de Chine Eau d' Orient" It is listed in the basenotes fragrance directory.
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post #7 of 15
12/9/12 at 3:57pm
Since the intense version is much harder to find I would jump on it.
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post #8 of 15
12/9/12 at 7:47pm
I've never smelled the intense version, but....I really don't feel a need to. I find regular Rive Gauche PH perfectly blended the way it is, and have no issues with strength, projection or longevity.
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post #9 of 15
12/9/12 at 7:51pm
Re Rive Gauche PH I have both and Intense is for my nose vastly better fragrance than EDT. PM me your address I am happy to send you samples of each. Cheers
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post #10 of 15
12/10/12 at 3:24am
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Originally Posted by david View Post

There were limited editions of Opium pour homme ~ one was called "Poesie de Chine Eau d' Orient" It is listed in the basenotes fragrance directory.

Oh ok
I thought that OPIUM was made in china
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post #11 of 15
12/10/12 at 8:55am
for me nose both are almost identical.
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post #12 of 15
12/10/12 at 8:58am
Jazz and jazz live and completely different. Jazz live is a fresh fragrance with a touch of mint, if I remember correctly.
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post #13 of 15
2/1/13 at 10:58am
Does the new Rive Gauche come in a small square bottle and the original in a tall canister?
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post #14 of 15
2/1/13 at 1:07pm
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Originally Posted by blackened View Post

for me nose both are almost identical.

me too.

edit: OK, after spending some time with both over the last couple days I'd have to agree with those that sense relatively > patchouli and < barbasol with RG pH intense. Quite similar though overall.
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post #15 of 15
2/1/13 at 1:16pm
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Originally Posted by Fragmeister View Post

Does the new Rive Gauche come in a small square bottle and the original in a tall canister?

Yes.
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