49 community ratings

Rive Gauche pour Homme (Eau de Toilette Intense)

2003MenClassic

8.1/ 10

Community score
49 ratings

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pour Homme is a fresh, green fougère that blends citrus, spice and wood; it is made for men and has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 44 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

8.1 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

90% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Earthy

What does Rive Gauche pour Homme (Eau de Toilette Intense) smell like?

Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also fits leisure, daily and business wear. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters read it as masculine and classic.

It opens with bergamot, rosemary and star anise, which give a cool, herbal start. Lavender, geranium and clove bring a floral, spicy heart. The base of tonka bean, gaiac wood, patchouli and vetiver settles it into an earthy, powdery, woody finish.