Rive Gauche Pour Homme

Parfumour’s Interpretation of Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Pour Homme

Rive Gauche Pour Homme is a refined aromatic spicy fougere, and our version keeps that elegant character, built around the same notes with strong, lasting wear.

The Story Behind the Scent

Yves Saint Laurent built Rive Gauche Pour Homme in 2003 as an aromatic spicy fougere, pairing a cool mint and lavender opening with a spicy geranium heart over a warm sandalwood base for a refined, elegant masculine character.

Our interpretation follows that character, rebuilt at a high perfume oil concentration so it projects well and lasts on skin.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

We build ours as an eau de parfum with a high perfume oil load and sell direct, so you get the same aromatic spicy fougere character with strong projection and longevity.

Who It’s For

It suits anyone who loves a aromatic spicy fougere scent.

Notes

Top notes: Mint, Lavender

Heart notes: Spices, Geranium

Base notes: Sandalwood, Musk

How it Smells

It opens cool and aromatic, with mint, lavender and bergamot.

The heart is spicy and floral, with spices, jasmine and geranium.

The base is warm and smooth, with sandalwood and musk giving a refined finish.

Common Questions

How close is it to Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Pour Homme?

Very close. We build the same aromatic fougere around mint, lavender, spices and sandalwood, keeping the refined Yves Saint Laurent character.

Is it stronger than the original?

We build ours as an eau de parfum with a high perfume oil load, so most people find it projects and lasts as well as, or better than, the original release.

Is this the same perfume as Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Pour Homme?

No. We do not use the same formula or ingredients. It is an independent interpretation made to evoke the same style, so you can enjoy the character at our price.

How long does it last?

You can expect several hours on skin. Spraying onto clothing as well as skin helps it last even longer.

Who is it best for?

It is made for men who love a refined, aromatic spicy fougere for everyday wear and cooler weather.

How should I apply it?

Spray on pulse points such as the wrists, neck and inner elbows. A light spritz on clothing makes it last through the day.

Disclaimer

Yves Saint Laurent and Rive Gauche Pour Homme are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Yves Saint Laurent in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.