WS-YSL-1971

Rive Gauche

1971Men

aldehydic up front, then white floral, settling into woody.

Rive Gauche by Yves Saint Laurent is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Rive Gauche was launched in 1971. Top notes are Aldehydes, Green Notes, Honeysuckle, Bergamot, Peach and Lemon; middle notes are Rose, Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium, Jasmine, Magnolia and Gardenia; base notes are Oakmoss, Tahitian Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood,…

aldehydic white floral woody earthy

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Aldehydes, Green Notes, Honeysuckle, Bergamot, Peach, Lemon
Heart· 2–4h
Rose, Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium, Jasmine, Magnolia, Gardenia
Drydown· 6h+
Oakmoss, Tahitian Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood, Amber, Tonka Bean

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

95%

88%

82%

82%

71%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Fall29%Winter28%Spring27%Summer16%Day62%Night38%Wears female50%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Yves Saint Laurent picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Rive Gauche smell like?

aldehydic up front, then white floral, settling into woody. Dominant accords: aldehydic, white floral, woody.

What notes are in Rive Gauche?

Top: Aldehydes, Green Notes, Honeysuckle, Bergamot, Peach, Lemon. Heart: Rose, Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium, Jasmine, Magnolia, Gardenia. Base: Oakmoss, Tahitian Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood, Amber, Tonka Bean.

How long does Rive Gauche last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Rive Gauche loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Rive Gauche best for?

Fall is the top pick (29%). Winter is second at 28%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Rive Gauche?

Day wear leads at 62%. Night is a secondary pick at 38%.

Is Rive Gauche for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 50% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.