Rive Gauche
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Toilette1971
Side by side
Rive Gauche vs. Quartz
Is Rive Gauche better than Quartz?
Rive Gauche projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
OakmossBergamotSandalwoodRoseVetiverJasmineLemonLily of the ValleyIris
white floralwoodyearthygreenmossypowderyaromatic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Rive Gauche and Quartz?
| Rive Gauche | Quartz | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1971 | 1977 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Daniela Andrier, Jacques Polge, Michel Hy | Raymond Chaillan |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Rive Gauche and Quartz smell?
Rive Gauche
Aldehydic
White Floral
Woody
Rose
Earthy
Green
Mossy
Fresh
Quartz
Fruity
Woody
Earthy
White Floral
Green
Floral
Mossy
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Rive Gauche and Quartz share?
Top
AldehydesBergamotGreen NotesLemon
BergamotGrapefruit zestLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
GardeniaMagnoliaRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily of the ValleyGeraniumIris
HoneysuckleJasmineCarnationIrisLily of the ValleyRose
Base
OakmossMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka BeanAmbergris
OakmossPatchouliSandalwoodVetiverBlack Licorice
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
GardeniaMagnoliaRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily of the ValleyGeraniumIris
HoneysuckleJasmineCarnationIrisLily of the ValleyRose
Citric Notes
BergamotLemon
BergamotGrapefruit zestLemonMandarin Orange
Mossy Notes
OakmossGreen Notes
Oakmoss
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Rive Gauche and Quartz work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Rive Gauche or Quartz?
| Rive Gauche | Quartz | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Rive Gauche and Quartz?
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
Quartz presents its character directly. There's something mineral and clear about it that sets it apart from many fragrances. The citrus opening is quick and bright.Quartz
The hunt
Where to buy Rive Gauche and Quartz
| Rive Gauche | Quartz | |
|---|---|---|
| ≈ 100 ml | $118.99fragrancenet · 100ml | $62.04ecosmetics · 3.4 oz |
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