Rive Gauche Perfume
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Rive Gauche Perfume(1971)

Yves Saint Laurent

At a glance

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche is a classic, elegant fragrance that embodies the spirit of the 1970s. It features a rich blend of floral and woody notes, with a distinctive character that is both feminine and sophisticated. The scent is known for its timeless appeal and has become an iconic representation of French perfumery.

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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. Read the full story →
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Launched
1971

Rive Gauche Perfume is a fragrance from Yves Saint Laurent, released in 1971. It opens with Bergamot, Green Notes, Honeysuckle, Lemon, Peach, and Aldehydes, moves into a heart of Gardenia, Geranium, Iris, Jasmine, Lily-Of-The-Valley (Muguet), Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang, and Rose, and settles into a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, and Oakmoss.

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Top notes
BergamotGreen NotesHoneysuckleLemonPeachAldehydes
Heart notes
GardeniaGeraniumIrisJasmineLily-Of-The-Valley (Muguet)MagnoliaYlang-YlangRose
Base notes
AmberMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka BeanOakmoss
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