La Collection Rive Gauche Pour Homme
“La Collection Rive Gauche Pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent is a Aromatic Green fragrance for men”
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A community favourite — a aromatic, fresh spicy composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.
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La Collection Rive Gauche Pour Homme, launched by Yves Saint Laurent in 2011 and crafted by perfumer Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud, is a fragrance that captures the essence of modern sophistication. The aromatic green composition opens with fresh spicy notes before giving way to a heart of lavender and herbal undertones. The base layers earthy moss and patchouli, creating a grounding warmth that lingers on the skin.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
One or two sprays suffice due to its strong projection. The herbal top notes are particularly vibrant initially but give way to a deeper earthy warmth after about half an hour, making it perfect for daytime wear.
Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
Founding perfumer · 19 fragrances
Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud was born January 24, 1962, in Grasse, France, into a family of perfumers spanning his father and grandfather. He began work at a perfume factory in Grasse straight out of high school, moving through Charabot, Quest International, and PFW before joining Firmenich in 1990, where he created fragrances for Christian Dior, Givenchy, Issey Miyake, and Lancôme. In 2012 he became master perfumer for Louis Vuitton, developing the house's first fragrance collection, and in 2018 opened Louis Vuitton's Les Fontaines Parfumées creative center in Grasse. He won the Prix François Coty in 2004.
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet confidence of an urban walk — where fresh spices and herbs meet warm patchouli, evoking a sense of calm amidst the city's hustle.
Fig. 01 — La Collection Rive Gauche Pour Homme, Yves Saint Laurent
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