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Rive Gauche pour Homme

Yves Saint Laurent, 2003, for men

spicy, woody, aromatic, fresh and green

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Notes

Top notes

  • Star Anise Sweet, licorice-like spice with a cool, aromatic edge.
  • Rosemary Resinous, piney herb with a clean, medicinal sparkle.
  • Bergamot Sparkling peel of a green-gold citrus, juicy and slightly floral, with a bitter edge that keeps it elegant.

Heart notes

  • Lavender Clean, herbal and slightly camphorous, with a soft floral sweetness.
  • Clove Hot, sweet and medicinal, with a warm, dry spice.
  • Geranium Green, minty rose-leaf scent with a slightly metallic, lemony brightness.

Base notes

  • Guaiac Wood Smoky, sweet and tea-like wood with a gentle, leathery warmth.
  • Patchouli Earthy, damp and chocolatey, dark leaf with a camphor edge.
  • Vetiver Earthy, smoky, green root with a dry, grassy depth.

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