Rive Gauche pour Homme
“Rive Gauche pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men”
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A community favourite — a aromatic, woody composition with a fresh spicy undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.
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Rive Gauche pour Homme by Yves Saint Laurent was launched in 2003 and crafted by the renowned perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. This aromatic fougère fragrance opens with star anise, rosemary, and bergamot, creating a fresh spicy note that is both invigorating and modern. The heart of lavender and geranium adds a subtle floral touch, while the base notes of patchouli, oakmoss, vetiver, and guaiac wood provide earthy warmth and depth. This composition embodies the essence of Parisian elegance and restraint, blending traditional fougère elements with contemporary freshness.
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This fragrance is best applied in moderation. The top notes are bright and fresh, so one or two sprays will suffice to let the warm base notes develop over time. It's particularly suited for daytime wear as it maintains a crisp and fresh presence without becoming overpowering.
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 hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives — where the sharp scent of star anise and rosemary mingles with the earthy richness of patchouli and vetiver.
Fig. 01 — Rive Gauche pour Homme, Yves Saint Laurent
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