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Rive Gauche(1971)
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Rive Gauche is YSL’s pioneering women’s fragrance, a modern take on the classic aldehydic bouquet of the 1970s. Its bright citrus‑spice opening gives way to a floral heart and a warm, earthy base that feels both elegant and timeless.
Did you know?
This scent's aldehydes carry a famous origin myth, the "accidental overdose" story behind Chanel No. 5, that historians say probably isn't true.
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Rive Gauche is a fragrance from YSL - Yves Saint Laurent, released in 1971. It opens with Aldehydes, Bergamot, Rosemary, and Clove, moves into a heart of Jasmine, Rose, and Lily‑of‑the‑valley, and settles into a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Amber, and Sandalwood.
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