I was at a WalMart last night picking up another $20 Cool Water gift set so I'd have one at work too, and spotted a lone, tall, thin, nice looking box on the shelf. Low and behold, it was YSL Rive Gauche Pour Homme. The sales person said that they had just got it that day, and that there was only one. No tester either. Since it was only $24.95 for a 125ml tin, I blind bought it with no hesitation.
Nice box, and nice tin can. Very interesting. I thought it was half gone though by its weight (due to the absence of a glass bottle presumably). The box was totally sealed though so even though I can't see through the can to verify volume, I assume it's full.
Wore it today for the first time for casual Friday. Interesting notes. Like other reviewers have said, it has a more mature feel to it. Personally, and also as other reviewers have said, notwithstanding that it came out in 2003 (as I understand), it definitely has an old school, but refined feel to it. Kinda 80ish. Kinda Drakkar Noir-ish (to me anyway). But more contemporary. I like it. I think it'll make for a good all round scent -- suits to jeans.
I watched Mark's (Robes) review last night on YouTube after I had bought it. How he described it is exactly my take on it as well. Interesting comments re the barber shop feel -- all the way to the tin can "Barbasol-like" packaging.
For any Rive Gauche fans -- any thought as to whether this is:
1. A good work scent?
2. A good date scent?
3. A good Saturday afternoon kick around scent?
4. More suitable for any seasons/temperatures?
5. More suitable/easily worn by men above a certain age?
Also, how do you find projection/longevity/sillage? How many sprays do you do? I have 3 on my chest, and 2 on my neck and it is not overpowering in the slightest.
Nice box, and nice tin can. Very interesting. I thought it was half gone though by its weight (due to the absence of a glass bottle presumably). The box was totally sealed though so even though I can't see through the can to verify volume, I assume it's full.
Wore it today for the first time for casual Friday. Interesting notes. Like other reviewers have said, it has a more mature feel to it. Personally, and also as other reviewers have said, notwithstanding that it came out in 2003 (as I understand), it definitely has an old school, but refined feel to it. Kinda 80ish. Kinda Drakkar Noir-ish (to me anyway). But more contemporary. I like it. I think it'll make for a good all round scent -- suits to jeans.
I watched Mark's (Robes) review last night on YouTube after I had bought it. How he described it is exactly my take on it as well. Interesting comments re the barber shop feel -- all the way to the tin can "Barbasol-like" packaging.
For any Rive Gauche fans -- any thought as to whether this is:
1. A good work scent?
2. A good date scent?
3. A good Saturday afternoon kick around scent?
4. More suitable for any seasons/temperatures?
5. More suitable/easily worn by men above a certain age?
Also, how do you find projection/longevity/sillage? How many sprays do you do? I have 3 on my chest, and 2 on my neck and it is not overpowering in the slightest.
