What does Rive Gauche smell like?

Rive Gauche opens with Aldehydes, Green Notes, Honeysuckle, Bergamot, Peach, Lemon, develops into a heart of Rose, Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium, Jasmine, Magnolia, Gardenia, and settles into a base of Oakmoss, Tahitian Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood, Amber, Tonka Bean. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.

How long does Rive Gauche last?

Rive Gauche offers balanced performance suitable for all-day wear. Longevity and projection vary with skin chemistry, season and application — see the community reviews above, or try a decant first to gauge how it performs on your own skin.

What's similar to Rive Gauche?

Fragrances with a similar character include Eclipse, Acne Studios, Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc Blanc. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Rive Gauche — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche – Decants

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Closest matchScentoEclipseShared notes: Aldehydes, Green Notes, Lily-of-the-Valley

2 ml€7.90

Rive Gauche by Yves Saint Laurent - Marble Collection 2026 Fragrance

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Aldehydes Green Notes Rose

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Closest matchScentoEclipseShared notes: Aldehydes, Green Notes, Lily-of-the-Valley

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Rive Gauche by Yves Saint Laurent is a 1971 eau de toilette for women. Aldehydes, green notes, honeysuckle and bergamot open it, rose, iris, ylang-ylang and lily-of-the-valley form the heart, and oakmoss, Tahitian vetiver, musk and sandalwood leave the base. Aldehydic and white floral with a woody, earthy edge, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche is at its best in spring and fall, by day.

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Fall

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Winter

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Spring

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Summer

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About Yves Saint Laurent

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Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent revolutionized luxury fashion by merging haute couture with accessible elegance, a philosophy extended to its iconic fragrances since 1964. The house stands as a beacon of timeless refinement, crafting scents that embody the liberation, sophistication, and daring sensuality that defined the brand's transformative vision. Celebrated for landmark creations like Libre and L'Homme, YSL fragrances continue to define luxury through innovative composition and visionary design.

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