YSL Rive Gauche Eau de Toilette is a floral aldehyde fragrance for women, launched in 1971, with a bright aldehyde top over rose, iris and oakmoss. Fragrantica lists aldehydic, white floral and woody as its strongest accords, with earthy and fresh notes next.
Perfect for you if…
- You want a crisp aldehydic floral with a mossy base.
- You like iris, rose and gardenia in the heart.
- You'd wear it in the day in any season.
At a glance
| Brand |
Yves Saint Laurent |
| Concentration |
Eau de Toilette |
| Size |
100 ml |
| Fragrance family |
Floral Aldehyde |
| Main accords |
Aldehydic, white floral, woody, earthy, fresh, green, rose, aromatic, powdery, mossy |
| Top notes |
Aldehydes, Green Notes, Honeysuckle, Bergamot, Peach, Lemon |
| Heart notes |
Rose, Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium, Jasmine, Magnolia, Gardenia |
| Base notes |
Oakmoss, Tahitian Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood, Amber, Tonka Bean |
| Gender |
Women |
| Launch year / perfumer |
1971 |
Why you'll love it
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Aldehydes and oakmoss. Aldehydes, green notes, honeysuckle and peach open, rose, iris, magnolia and gardenia form the heart, and oakmoss, vetiver, musk and amber close.
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A 1971 original. Fragrantica dates Rive Gauche to 1971 and lists no perfumer for it.
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Fits every month. Fragrantica voters rate it fall 893, winter 855, spring 814 and summer 491, and day over night (1.1k against 687).
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Built from these accords. On Fragrantica, Rive Gauche lists these accords in order of strength: aldehydic, white floral, woody, earthy, fresh, green, rose, aromatic, powdery, mossy. Together they set what you smell most on skin.
Frequently asked questions
What does YSL Rive Gauche smell like?
Aldehydes, green notes, honeysuckle and peach open, rose, iris, magnolia and gardenia sit in the heart, and oakmoss, vetiver, musk and amber close.
Is this Rive Gauche an EDT?
This listing is the Eau de Toilette in 100 ml.
Is Rive Gauche a good gift for a woman?
Its crisp, vintage-leaning floral suits a woman who enjoys classic fragrances, for a birthday or a special gift.
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Yves Saint Laurent Beauté creates makeup, fragrance and skincare from the heritage of couturier Yves Saint Laurent. Its fragrance signatures include Black Opium (2014) and Libre (2019), and the brand is part of L'Oréal's Luxe division. Shop all Yves Saint Laurent perfumes at Ramfa Beauty.