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Bois d'Iris vs Rive Gauche pour Homme (2003)

Bois d'Iris and Rive Gauche pour Homme (2003) overlap 49% in notes and accords; 3 notes appear in both. Rive Gauche pour Homme (2003) lasts longer: longevity 7.9/10 against 6.5/10 for Bois d'Iris. Rive Gauche pour Homme (2003) projects more: sillage 7.3/10 against 5.7/10 for Bois d'Iris.

At a glance

Bois d'IrisRive Gauche pour Homme (2003)
BrandThe Different CompanyYves Saint Laurent
Release year20002003
Rating
7.5/10276 votes
8.3/10295 votes
Longevity
6.5/10
7.9/10
Sillage
5.7/10
7.3/10

When to wear

Seasons
Bois d'IrisRive Gauche pour Homme (2003)
Autumn29%32%
Spring32%28%
Winter18%24%
Summer21%17%
Occasions
Bois d'IrisRive Gauche pour Homme (2003)
Daytime24%22%
Casual23%22%
Office22%22%
Evening14%16%
Nighttime14%14%

Notes

In both

  • Bergamot
  • Geranium
  • Vetiver

Bois d'Iris

Only in this one

  • Iris pallida
  • Narcissus
  • Cedarwood
  • White musk

Rive Gauche pour Homme (2003)

Only in this one

  • Star anise
  • Rosemary
  • Lavender
  • Clove
  • Gaiac wood
  • Patchouli

Accords

Bois d'Iris

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Green
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Powdery

Rive Gauche pour Homme (2003)

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Green
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Powdery

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Rive Gauche pour Homme (2003) lasts longer: longevity 7.9/10 against 6.5/10 for Bois d'Iris.

Which one projects more?

Rive Gauche pour Homme (2003) projects more: sillage 7.3/10 against 5.7/10 for Bois d'Iris.

Which one suits winter better?

Rive Gauche pour Homme (2003) suits winter better: winter gets 24% of its season votes, against 18% for Bois d'Iris.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 21% of the season votes for Bois d'Iris and 17% for Rive Gauche pour Homme (2003).

Which one is rated higher?

Rive Gauche pour Homme (2003) is rated higher: 8.3/10 against 7.5/10 for Bois d'Iris.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Bergamot, Geranium, Vetiver.