Rive Gauche
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Toilette1971
Side by side
Rive Gauche vs. Madame Rochas
Is Rive Gauche better than Madame Rochas?
Madame Rochas rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
OakmossAldehydesMuskBergamotRoseGreen NotesVetiverLemonYlang-YlangLily of the Valley
aldehydicwhite floralwoodyearthygreenfreshpowdery
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 Madame Rochas?
| Rive Gauche | Madame Rochas | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum Intense |
| Launched | 1971 | 1960 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Daniela Andrier, Jacques Polge, Michel Hy | Guy Robert |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Rive Gauche and Madame Rochas smell?
Rive Gauche
Aldehydic
White Floral
Woody
Rose
Earthy
Green
Mossy
Fresh
Madame Rochas
Woody
Aldehydic
White Floral
Earthy
Fresh
Green
Powdery
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Rive Gauche and Madame Rochas share?
Top
AldehydesBergamotGreen NotesLemon
AldehydesBergamotLemonNeroliGreen NotesHyacinthHoneysuckleOrange Blossom
Heart
GardeniaMagnoliaRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily of the ValleyGeraniumIris
RoseTuberoseLily of the ValleyOrris RootYlang-YlangVioletNarcissus
Base
OakmossMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka BeanAmbergris
OakmossVetiverMuskAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
GardeniaMagnoliaRoseJasmineYlang-YlangLily of the ValleyGeraniumIris
RoseTuberoseLily of the ValleyOrris RootYlang-YlangHyacinthVioletNarcissusHoneysuckleOrange Blossom
Citric Notes
BergamotLemon
BergamotLemonNeroli
Green Notes
Vetiver
VetiverGreen Notes
Mossy Notes
OakmossGreen Notes
Oakmoss
Aldehydes
Aldehydes
Aldehydes
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Rive Gauche and Madame Rochas work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Rive Gauche or Madame Rochas?
| Rive Gauche | Madame Rochas | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Rive Gauche and Madame Rochas?
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
Madame Rochas is aldehydic in the grand French tradition. If you find that style old-fashioned, this won't change your mind. But if powdery florals and green freshness are your language.Madame Rochas
The hunt
Where to buy Rive Gauche and Madame Rochas
| Rive Gauche | Madame Rochas | |
|---|---|---|
| ≈ 100 ml | $118.99fragrancenet · 100ml | $25.24ecosmetics · 3.3 oz |
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