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Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche vs Rabanne Calandre
Calandre is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
AldehydesGreen NotesHoneysuckleBergamotPeachLemon
Heart
RoseIrisYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumJasmineMagnoliaGardenia
Base
OakmossTahitian VetiverMuskSandalwoodAmberTonka Bean
Accords
Aldehydic
100%
White floral
97%
Woody
92%
Earthy
88%
Fresh
87%
Green
80%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Rive Gauche by Yves Saint Laurent is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Rive Gauche was launched in 1971. Top notes are Aldehydes, Green Notes, Honeysuckle, Bergamot, Peach and Lemon; middle notes are Rose, Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium, Jasmine, Magnolia and Gardenia; base notes are Oakmoss, Tahitian Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Tonka Bean. Rive Gauche was created in 1970 by perfumer Michel Hy. Its name - \'Left Bank\'- stands for the left side of the river Seine, an intellectual, hip and slightly more bohemian side of Paris, where YSL boutique is situated. Rive Gauche is a fragrance for free and independent women, a gracious inhabitant of the city who likes the sun and wind more than anything but who is also quintessentially metropolitan.The well-known and much loved composition of floral aldehydes was enriched in 2000s with clear woody and aromatic accords. The aldehyde note is now surrounded by pelargonium and rose absolute, which somewhat softens the sharp metal note of the original composition, ending with a comfortable combination of oak moss, vetiver, musk and balsamic notes. And yet those changes leave the fragrance very recognizable - all the way to the arty flacon. It is a great addition to any perfume lover\'s collection due to its true versatility and impeccable, \'very French\' taste.
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Notes
Top
AldehydesGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
RoseLily-of-the-ValleyOrris RootHyacinthGeraniumJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber
Accords
Green
100%
Aldehydic
90%
Fresh
85%
Rose
80%
Earthy
80%
Woody
76%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Calandre by Rabanne is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women. Calandre was launched in 1969. The nose behind this fragrance is Michel Hy. Top notes are Aldehydes, Green Notes and Bergamot; middle notes are Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orris Root, Hyacinth, Geranium and Jasmine; base notes are Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Calandre was launched in 1969. This feminine fragrance is very difficult to sort into a certain group of fragrances. Citrusy uplift of bergamot in the top notes follows the floral heart with white rose, pelargonium and hyacinth. The base is woody, powdery, with intensive musky notes. This perfume’s designer is Michael Hy, and the bottle was designed by Pierre Dinand.
Notes in Common
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AldehydesGreen NotesBergamotRoseLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumJasmineOakmossMuskSandalwoodAmber
Only in Rive Gauche
HoneysucklePeachLemonIrisYlang-YlangMagnoliaGardeniaTahitian VetiverTonka Bean
Only in Calandre
Orris RootHyacinthVetiver
Rating
3.92vs4.20
Ratings
4,469vs1,347
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1971vs1969
Which should I buy?
Calandre is the community's favourite of the two.
- Calandre is rated higher by the community: 4.20 from 1,347 ratings, against 3.92 from 4,469.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Rive Gauche and "moderate" for Calandre.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Rive Gauche is voted best for fall and winter; Calandre for spring and fall.
- Yves Saint Laurent is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Rabanne is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Calandre if you want the higher-rated option; pick Rive Gauche if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.