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Rive Gauche by Yves Saint Laurent — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Rive Gauche by Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent· 2003· Eau de Toilette Intense

Rive Gauche

7.84.1KTypically ~$80

“Aldehydic rose in a metal can, all hairspray-and-trench-coat chic. Left Bank attitude from 1970 that never dated.”

WoodyFloralGreenSpicyResinous

Scent profile

Top notes

Aldehydes Green Notes Honeysuckle Bergamot Peach Lemon

Heart notes

Rose Iris Geranium

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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When to wear it

A spring fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and date nights.

SpringDayEveryday wear

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Winter

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Spring

100%

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Fall

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Night

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Where

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Date

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Club

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Formal

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Performance

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Sillageroom-filling

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