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Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Pour Homme

Yves Saint Laurent

Rive Gauche Pour Homme

2003Longevity ยท Long LastingSillage ยท Strong$95 retailโ˜… 4.2 community rating

A sophisticated aromatic composition that opens with the bright, slightly spiced allure of star anise and bergamot, softened by herbaceous rosemary for an intellectually refined introduction. The fragrance settles into a deeply earthy, woody base where patchouli and oakmoss create an almost contemplative warmth, anchored by the mineral coolness of vetiver and the subtle smokiness of guaiac wood, evoking the essence of Left Bank sophistication and understated elegance.

Top Notes

Star AniseRosemaryBergamot

Base Notes

PatchouliOakmossVetiverGuaiac Wood

Accords

aromaticยท Dominantwoodyยท Dominantfresh spicyยท Dominantlavenderยท Moderatewarm spicyยท Moderateanisยท Moderategourmandยท Moderatesoft spicyยท Moderateearthyยท Moderatepatchouliยท Moderatefloralยท Moderate

Best Clone

The best clone of Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Pour Homme is Black Onyx by Ajmal, with a 72% accuracy score. Available from FragranceNet for $26, about 73% cheaper than the $95 original.

Best Seasons

Spring58%
Summer0%
Fall / Autumn100%
Winter79%

Best Occasions

Professional100%
Night Out32%
Casual21%

1 Clone Found

Best Match
Ajmal Black Onyx

Ajmal

Black Onyx

72%accuracy

$26

FragranceNet

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Longevity

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Sillage

Black Onyx emphasizes deeper woody and amber notes more prominently than the original's balanced aromatic profile. The longevity and projection differ noticeably, with Ajmal's offering showing slightly less refinement in the middle accords.

AmazonFragranceNet $26

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