Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dupe — cheaper alternatives

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche: released in 1971, aldehydic, white floral and woody, about 7h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dupe?

The five closest scent matches — the best Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

  1. Rabanne Calandre — 91% scent match

    This classic composition shares the same metallic, aldehydic, and floral DNA as YSL Rive Gauche, offering a similarly crisp and sophisticated experience.

  2. Lancôme Climat — 84% scent match

    Evokes the same powdery, aldehydic floral elegance found in Rive Gauche, leaning into a slightly softer and more vintage-inspired profile.

  3. Leonard Tamango — 82% scent match

    Shares the classic aldehydic and floral structure of Rive Gauche, providing a clean and aromatic experience at a much lower price point.

  4. Rochas Madame Rochas — 80% scent match

    A timeless floral-aldehydic scent that sits in the same family as Rive Gauche, emphasizing a clean, soapy, and sophisticated aesthetic.

  5. Bourjois Evasion — 77% scent match

    Offers a budget-friendly interpretation of the green, aldehydic floral style that defines the Rive Gauche experience.

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche itself sells from £69 at partnered retailers.

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche notes, performance and price

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