Jacques Cavallier-BelletrudThe nose · 228 fragrances · also made Opium Pour Homme Eau de Parfum (1995)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as masculine
Rive Gauche Pour Homme Intense
A quiet Parisian office at the end of the day — where crisp aromatic notes blend with warm spices, capturing a sense of accomplished professionalism.
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Rive Gauche Pour Homme IntensePremium · $100–250How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Rive Gauche Pour Homme Intense, Yves Saint Laurent
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Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud
Louis Vuitton's master perfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud is the master perfumer at Louis Vuitton and one of the most accomplished noses in the industry.
“It was like a game, but it helped me, step by step, learn the language of perfume.”
Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud · Thames & Hudson / Sharp Magazine profiles
The Rive Gauche line
7 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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