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Yves Saint Laurent

Designer

France

Rive Gauche Pour Homme

4.391,962 ratings·Men·2003·Aromatic Fougere

Opens with Star Anise, Rosemary, Bergamot moves through Lavender, Geranium, Cloves, Coumarin and settles into Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood.

Perfumers

Jacques Cavallier

Main Accords

aromaticwoodyfresh spicylavenderwarm spicy

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

aromatic
100%
woody
80%
fresh spicy
59%
lavender
39%
warm spicy
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

Bergamot

Bergamot

Rosemary

Rosemary

star anise

star anise

Heart Notes

Cloves

Cloves

Coumarin

Coumarin

Geranium

Geranium

Lavender

Lavender

Base Notes

Guaiac Wood

Guaiac Wood

Oakmoss

Oakmoss

Patchouli

Patchouli

Vetiver

Vetiver

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Winter

83%

Peak

Spring

100%

Summer

100%

Autumn

85%

Day

100%

Night

87%

Profile Matches

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Community

What People Think

4.39

1,962 imported community ratings

Reviews

Community Reviews

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