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Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche — perfume poster

Yves Saint Laurent

Rive Gauche

1971 · For women · Other

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Accord profile

aldehydic12%white floral11%woody11%earthy10%fresh10%green9%rose9%aromatic9%powdery9%mossy9%

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About this fragrance

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Rive Gauche by Yves Saint Laurent, launched in 1971, is a floral aldehyde that opens with a burst of aldehydes, green notes, honeysuckle, bergamot, peach, and lemon. The heart unfolds into a rich bouquet of rose, iris, ylang-ylang, lily-of-the-valley, geranium, jasmine, magnolia, and gardenia, while the base settles into oakmoss, Tahitian vetiver, musk, sandalwood, amber, and tonka bean. This composition creates a classic, sophisticated scent with a prominent aldehydic character (100%) and a strong white floral presence (96%), supported by woody (92%), earthy (88%), fresh (87%), and green (79%) accords.

Collectors of vintage fragrances will appreciate Rive Gauche for its bold, unapologetic aldehydes and complex floral heart. It suits those who enjoy classic chypres and green florals, and is ideal for formal occasions or daytime wear in cooler seasons. The perfume's enduring appeal lies in its balance of freshness and depth, making it a timeless choice for women who favor elegant, statement-making scents.

中文簡介

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 於1971年推出,屬花香醛調。前調以醛、綠調、金銀花、佛手柑、桃同檸檬展開,清新明亮。中調係豐富嘅白花束:玫瑰、鳶尾、依蘭、鈴蘭、天竺葵、茉莉、木蘭同梔子花,濃郁而優雅。基調以橡苔、大溪地香根草、麝香、檀香、琥珀同零陵香豆收結,帶出木質、泥土同微甜嘅餘韻。醛香同白花主導,木質同泥土感支撐,整體經典而高貴。適合鍾情復古醛香同綠調花香嘅收藏家,喺正式場合或日間使用尤其出色,展現成熟自信嘅氣質。

Reference data

HouseYves Saint Laurent
NameRive Gauche
Launched1971
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familyOther
Notes recorded20
Accords10

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