Rive Gauche Pour Homme Intense
“Rive Gauche Pour Homme Intense by Yves Saint Laurent is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men”
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Well loved by wearers — a aromatic, woody composition with a fresh spicy undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2003 by Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche Pour Homme Intense is a fragrance that captures the essence of modern sophistication and enduring elegance. The composition opens with star anise and rosemary, creating an aromatic freshness that transitions smoothly into lavender and clove, adding layers of warmth and depth. The base notes of patchouli and tonka bean ground the scent in rich earthiness, while vetiver and guaiac wood provide a woody foundation that is both familiar and refined.
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Application Tips
Two sprays are sufficient to capture the full essence of this fragrance. The star anise and rosemary top notes dissipate quickly, making way for the deeper lavender and woody base notes that develop fully over time. It pairs well with both daytime and evening 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.
A quiet Parisian office at the end of the day — where crisp aromatic notes blend with warm spices, capturing a sense of accomplished professionalism.
Fig. 01 — Rive Gauche Pour Homme Intense, Yves Saint Laurent
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