Pheromone
Marilyn MiglinEau de Parfum1978
Side by side
Pheromone vs. Rive Gauche
Rive Gauche rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Pheromone | Rive Gauche | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1978 | 1971 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Daniela Andrier, Jacques Polge, Michel Hy |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Pheromone
Woody
Green
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Mossy
Floral
Earthy
Yellow Floral
Rive Gauche
Aldehydic
White Floral
Woody
Rose
Earthy
Green
Mossy
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
SpicesSpicy NotesGreen NotesPalm LeafRosemaryMintLotus
AldehydesBergamotGreen NotesLemon
Heart
JasmineItalian jasmineYlang-YlangOrange BlossomRoseIrisFlorentine iris
GardeniaMagnoliaRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily of the ValleyGeraniumIris
Base
OakmossWoody NotesWoodsy NotesSandalwoodIndian sandalwoodVodkaPatchouli
OakmossMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka BeanAmbergris
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Pheromone | Rive Gauche | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
This is what the concept of pheromone was supposed to smell like. A green chypre built in 1978, before the word became a punchline. Oakmoss and sandalwood doing the heavy lifting.Pheromone
Rive Gauche is not a safe choice. Its aldehydic opening hits like a slap before settling into something genuinely confident. Rose and jasmine carry the heart with understated grace but the drydown,.Rive Gauche
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Pheromone | Rive Gauche | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | $13.99fragrancenet | — |
| 1 oz | $61.59fragrancenet | — |
| 1.7 oz | $41.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.4 oz | $85.39fragrancenet | — |
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