YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE POUR HOMME ALTERNATIVES | 10 YSL RIVE GAUCHE REPLACEMENT FRAGRANCES

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

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[@philliplockhart5853]

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[@donaldgenenavarro]

biggest mistake ysl made was to discontinue this masterpiece. thanks for curating this list of fragrances.

[@kaufman4life]

I wonder what the reason was

[@timrizzo3941]

Indeed. It's such a classic masterpiece, nothing quite like it. With about a third of the tin bottle left, I'm being very selective about when I wear it - just when I want to embody the platonic ideal of DAD

[@dustybryan91]

At the Barbers is so nice. I want to try Dua's version of Rive Gauche.

[@josephbarker6608]

Hi seb I have original reve gauche intense. That seems to last all day on me I absolutely love it. It's very complex and keeps changing

[@sorryremix]

Discontinuing a good & loved fragrance is a crime . Boy , sartorial & azzaro are great but bracken man is absolutely wonderful. Great video !

[@dinamiena6186]

17 years ago designers were able to make niche perfumes! Masterpiece always in my heart !!!

[@brn_araujo]

Wonderful, Heavenly smell! I'm lucky to have an aluminum bottle still full! I speak from Brazil.

[@mikekirby2085]

I was first exposed to the abercrombie offshoot Ruehl 925 and their signature scent. They closed and allegedly rive gauche was spot on similar. I only could get the newer version which was underwhelming compared to the Ruehl signature. Abercrombie rereleased it at Batch 46 which they then cancelled. Comparing the two they are very similar except Rive Gauche feels like it stops at the heart notes with no basenotes. 46 has a woody musky drydown that’s wonderful. Id recommend trying to get a sample of that one. To me it actually smells better than RG but i never smelled the original.

[@doublearon5150]

Fine Accoutrements makes shaving soap, aftershaves and edts. The have an aftershave and edt called American Blend that smells very similar to Rive Gauche pour homme. Fairly cheap too. Great video

[@raducaseti4013]

True!!!

[@doublearon5150]

Yes! Bracken Man is so unique! Cinnamon, and the most earthy dirty patchouli I have ever smelled. Smells like dirt. I love it

[@PerfectlyFreedom]

Thanks for compiling the list, Sebastian! Gonna have my eye on lookout of these since finding Rive Gauche is gonna cost an arm and a leg!

[@foreverendeavor7383]

If anyone remembers the store Reuhl 925 in the mall. Their store brand fragrance of the same name smelled a lot like rive gauche I had both and for some reason in all these years that was the closest I had found but, they’ve discontinued that as well since the store closed in I believe 07. Anyone ever smelled reuhl no 925 for men?

[@cryptomonkey6142]

I was devastated when Rive Gauche pour Homme was discontinued, I've never received so many compliments as when I was wearing this fragrance. 😢

[@arflabrelote1628]

same

[@raulsaavedra709]

Awesome video Sebastian! Thanks so much! I do wonder why no modern clones of the ultimate barbershoppy fragrances. Have been interested in YSL RG, though have never smelled it. I wore Azzaro very long ago after my father, now I own (blind bought) Fougere Royale after your own recommendation :), such an awesome fragrance! Specially for right now, yet year-round versatile I think. Its chamomille note to me is very noticeable, yet soft and almost warm. Azzaro to me has something somewhat "rougher in the edges" as I remember we discussed in some comments in another of your videos. Either its star anis or the caraway not sure. I happen to have a little tester that I got for free when I got the Fougere Royale :) Might get a bottle at some point just for nostalgia´s sake, just as I might a Drakkar Noir at some point. Sartorial I like a lot, from paper strips both opening and drydowns I clearly liked it more than TF Beau du Jour. The latter smells nice too, but did not particularly picked my interest too much. One incredibly pleasant barbershoppy fragrance that I love is surprisingly inexpensive: Pinaud´s Clubman After Shave lotion. The smell immediately reminds me of actual traditional barbershops that I went to decades ago to get haircuts when I was a kid and teenager. Floral and powdery, yet super fresh and clean. The talc they applied back then on my neck after a haircut, and also some times the lotion instead of talc, I´m pretty sure it was Pinaud Clubman. Smells exactly the same today, in fact it caused a sort of "Ratatouille" travel-in-time effect when I finally got it and smelled it. I also have Pinaud´s Finest Powder, which smells a lot like the after shave. Easily it's the finest smelling talc I´ve ever smelled in my life.

[@martinschilcher1032]

Also you have to try Batch No. 46 from Abercrombie and Fitch - i think it is also close to Rive Gauche (which in my honest opinion is the best barbershop Fragrance on the Market!) Give Batch No. 46 a try - I think it is also on the way to Discontinuation sadly...

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Darn it!! I’ll look for it. 😄

[@martinschilcher1032]

@@ThePerfumeGuy Notino Here in Europe has it - it misses a lot of notes from Rive Gauche, but to my nose it is at least 70% similar 😉

[@mikekirby2085]

Martin Schilcher omg i didnt see your comment before i added mine. I love Batch 46! Great call.

[@steveb8269]

Did someone mention FOUGERE! It's my favourite genre...What a list!!!!! Have most of these, Azzaro is my most loved 🤩

[@cma68]

You also read my mind. Today I received a bottle of Azzaro Pour Homme. Not quite but nice. And I have a bottle of Happyland’s Barbershop. Very nice but not the same. Maybe I will try Replica...

[@tombarsens1277]

There won't be any alternatives 🙁 the black shaving aluminium bottle was amazing. Sartorial, Beau de Jour, Azzaro pour homme, Fougere royale, Paco Rabanne pour homme and Bracken Man are very good still

[@AB-sr3yv]

Ya, I found RIVE GAUCHE shower gel for $140 200ml. I wonder if that smell like the real one

[@ericdunthorne1981]

I really don't like anise but love barbershop fragrances. There's plenty on the list without anise so I'm happy. Thanks for the video.

[@mcscotty325]

All the fragrances mentioned in this list are superior to Rive Gauche. The fragrance that has garnered me the most complaints by a wide margin. There's a reason it flopped twice.

[@quodo]

It's still relatively easy to find in Europe, still available in the glass bottle from YSL french's website, and I've seen the canister bottle in multiple French airports.

[@lukasmilet2028]

I think that zino from davidoff is a cheap alternative with great bang for your buck. Thanks for your take sebastian.

[@coconuttieshores6694]

Looking for Licorice scent perfumes. Do you already have a review? I haven't been able to find. Thank you Sebastian. Inexpensive long lasting

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video and I enjoyed it and im going to try these fragrances and have a blessed day

[@vicki1818]

Ugh, these are my last hopes for finding something that smells like Ruehl No. 925 (discontinued years ago and it broke my heart).

[@callumwells]

It's interesting, I feel At The Barbers is very similar to Chanel Platinum Egoiste, even though I wouldn't consider PE a barbershop scent (it's not even classified as a Fougere).

[@horaciotopete889]

I agree

[@alexcarapanos6532]

Totally agree! Platinum Egoiste has a total fougere vibe to me and it is so similar to at the barbers

[@MP-ej9pw]

Wow, this is awesome! I have only started to build a collection in February 2019, have heard many good things about Rive Gauche, but have never been able to smell it. At least I have Sartorial, Fougere Royale and Bracken Man (my favorite Amouage and my favorite springtime scent). I value and respect your opinion and it is nice to know that I already have your top two. :) I've learned so much watching your videos. Thanks, and keep up the good work.

[@joelberg1679]

I have quite a few fragrance oils that mimic designer and niche houses. Most of them are so spot on, I don't recognize a difference. Thoughts?

[@ronjarrah9516]

I have vintage 1980s bottle of Azzaro Pour Homme and I love it more than Rive Gauche. I wonder how the current formula compares. Thank you brother! I also

[@nycisco01]

Thanks for the list! I've been looking on and off for several months for Rive Gauche. Luckily I own TF Beau De Jour and Azzaro Pour Homme Intense, so I guess I'm OK. However, I'm going to sample Azzaro Pour Homme. Again thanks for the list!

[@markvon9727]

I’ve heard that American Blend by Fine Accoutrements is a perfect substitute for Rive Gauche. Can you confirm? Great video!

[@VikB1288]

Performance is extremely poor.

[@StevenCryar]

The scent is spot on but it's an after shave so it performs poorly. I wish they would make an EDT because they have the scent nailed

[@markvon9727]

@@VikB1288 For the aftershave or EDT? And the scent similarity?

[@andreidanielpetre]

RazoRock American Barber is the same thing and it lasts 8h on my skin even if it's an after shave.

[@markvon9727]

Steven Cryar they do sell an EDT. But you are confirming it does smell like Rive Gauche?

[@jimmy5634]

Varvatos Arisan Blu… You need to check it out. Very similar to Azzaro Pour Homme, but a bit more modern.

[@TheBTEAMwins]

I would also love parfums vintage to do a clone of this...I would buy it ASAP

[@VikB1288]

Spoken to the owner. He said no plans at all.

[@perfecto1701]

No wonder I couldn't find it anywhere, wasn't aware was discontinued. Why? it was great!

[@odinmoreira355]

I just ordered the samples of Rogue. Glad I did cause I only like 3 of them mousse illuminee is ok. My favorite is faugerre l'aube.

[@eliomcastillo8285]

I just found a glass bottle 2.7 oz Its black and clear not all clear in the side of the bottle it's wrote ACCORDS LAVANDE GERANIUM PATCHOULI VETIVER BOIS DE GAIAC 2003 SO I CHECKED THE YEAR WAS MADE IT WAS 2003 BRAND NEW AND ANOTHER LIKE 80% FULL And another one AT 80% Very informative video

[@christaclemons1455]

I still wear Rive Gauche Pour Femme ‘71 in honor of my Gran 🌸

[@mrpurple33]

Speaking of alternatives, I remember a fragrance from Hugo Boss called Boss Elements Aqua. Do you have it? And in that case, can you recommend any alternatives....

[@mrrob4590]

Phoenix artisan accouterments makes a product called CAD that they make in an aftershave as well as a perfume it’s extremely close to rive gauche with an added menthol note in the top. I believe he uses real oak moss as he is based in the United States. He makes dozens of other scents as well some of my favorites being Agharta and Good vibrations. Please check them out if you haven’t already

[@angelmartinez2720]

On what occasions is it good to wear barbershop frags

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Certainly signature scent worthy scents wear them all year round! No rules! :)

[@foreverendeavor7383]

I also believe if Maison Margiela- at the Barber ever makes an EDP it’ll be stronger and smell closer to rive gauche

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

That would be great!! So far they have not done anything like that and they are part of L'Oreal which also owns YSL! :)

[@descampsf]

Thanks! A lot of great ones that I got thanks to you! Bracken is so awesome!

[@Frag_Star]

I think Azzaro pour homme smells really close to Rive Gauche. A very nice video! 👍😁

[@marcelobecerra5083]

Creo que Armaf Niche Black Onyx tiene también esa vibra del desaparecido Rive Gauche

[@kingofthekop]

I’ve been waiting for this vídeo for sooo long. Thank you very much

[@justaddlight]

I really want to try Bracken man and Mousse Illuminee. Originally thought that Azzaro PH, BdJ, English Fern, Fougere Royale, Zino and Beach Hut Man would be enough, but there's me proven wrong. Not a fan of At the Barbers myself - too metallic on my skin - but superb performance on that one.

[@heric_]

Great great video !!! Please, more like these ! I literally LOVE aromatic fougere / barbershop fragrances ! Cheers from Italy :)

[@Sambuccashake]

Instant like - This is the video we needed! But no real replacement fragrance in the list... Azzaro is probably closest. Fougere Royal is like a totally different genre with its sparkly limey feel. Beau de jour is an awesome smell in its own right but no Rive Gauche. I was hoping for a revelation at the final tier so that I could instantly pick it up but I guess I'll have to keep hunting decants of Rive Gauche to keep me satisfied.

[@reasonableselectivefragran5047]

Many many thanks for the info regarding the alternatives of this fragrance. Otherwise we always look at that tin can bottle and regret of being discontinued and also could not buy more on that during. Thanks a lot :-) This has to be sorted out with alternatives

[@GeorgeKanatas]

You have mentioned Hermes equipage geranium, but you haven't included it in the list Sebastian. I find its drydown very similar to rive gauche.

[@phantomplastics6582]

Hi Sebastian. Nice options. I just checked my collection comparing to the different Rive Gauche incarnations and Lolita Lempika Au Masculin (original formulation) has a similar vibe.

[@captainblimp4133]

Theres one by Geo F Trumper called Paisley not many reviews on it yet even though its new. Btw whats the difference between star anise and anise smell wise in your opinion?

[@Cricaro]

Which perfume can replace the “Rive Gauche Pour Homme Light Yves Saint Laurent 2004”?

[@joaoyapur1247]

i got the last drop of these parfum and i badly need an alternative, its impossible to find in my country.

[@jkbsdasf]

Help! I’ve purchased a vintage bottle rive gauche! Is there a way to see the level of juice once it’s delivered?

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Eek no at least I have not tried to!

[@bobbyorlando10]

Whats about Bond Cooper Square? also close RG

[@Yozik2]

it shows you put a lot of work on this video. big like

[@OksanaItkes]

omg tragedy of lord george is lovely, i have it and enjoy it a lot

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Boozy barbershop 💈!!

[@TheBTEAMwins]

I would say: Azzaro pour homme Masculin pluriel Sartorial Invasion barbare Milano cento Beau de joir

[@blackcat6508]

I have tried them all and some of them are really good, but not a singel one is as good as vintage Rive Gauche in the metal bottle.

[@roderickmoppins2478]

What has the better performance between Beau de Jour or Azzaro pour homme

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

BDJ! :)

[@aaaiii5182]

I live in Canada and really find hard to get orignal fragrances at good price online any help

[@markvon9727]

Also a huge star anise fan!

[@Phobos2085]

Found Rhuel 925. Discontinued. Found Rive Gauche Pour Homme. Discontinued. Son of a... Thank you so much for this video.

[@ronpower7790]

I found the performance of the square bottle great...at least much much better than fougere royal. I find Azzaro ph very close, at least my 90s bottle.

[@Spiralnebel_GB]

When you show Chanel Boy you put the wrong name on screen 😉 Sampled At The Barbar'ss and for me it smells like Hair Spray and as you said its very weak. Fougere Royal is great too. Love that fresh touch but not so potent. As Rive Gauge often get conspired to Barbar Shop style i wonder you don't showed The Tragedy of Lord George. Really felt in love with it but can not afford it. Maybe some cheaper alternatives to it? 🙏 Thanks for your great reviews

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Yep simple mistake can’t get everything 100% correct all the time!

[@gabrielgarcia7561]

Woo-hoo great review on the classic of classics, but I wonder now, who could be the number one, of the star anise! 🎩 🍀 🇺🇸

[@anton1971]

In Spain you can find all the perfumes of YSL . So, welcome for shopping :-) Rive Gauche is really good one.

[@Rayraysplums]

What website my friend?

[@noonvisualfilms]

Yes, do tell which website please

[@jeroenkommer6467]

Just found the last two bottles in my hometown happy and sad me

[@BullockAndCompany]

I’m glad you did this video.

[@neonmoon4123]

Sartorial got that damp and aged feel to it. Definitely not my favorite fougere, but different and artistic. Nicolai should blend Cuir Cuba with New York intense together.

[@sinning]

Wish I could find a sample

[@karimadel4309]

Great video for a great fragrance, thumbs up!

[@chrismajor69]

I think you mistakenly labelled the Chanel. Thanks for the video , I’ve been looking for an alternative

[@dodoltaladodol2412]

Can i buy yours

[@RickSnowdon]

I own the light version and prefer it to the original. Its a tad more creamy and much fresher on the opening. An almost minty introduction - perhaps geranium. Little to no anise which is preferential for my taste. Its quite cold in feel, good for summer nights but perhaps missing some depth. I think its worth owning though if you own the original and can actually find a bottle.

[@UnknownChap]

I'm not all that familiar with Ysl with the exception of nobile leather & tuxedo. Do you you any recommendations to look into from Ysl? Sartorial is lovely , sampled it at a boutique near me. The rest it's great to learn about ☺

[@nathanguest6964]

Frederic Malle Geranium Pour Monsieur is in a similar ballpark.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

I love FM but I try and try and try with GPM but seem to only get toothpaste. Sad! As I love the house! :(

[@helenax5631]

Don’t know if you’ve tried ysl nu but it’s one of my fav from ysl lol

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Yes I have actually, I’ve been thinking about buying it. 😄

[@helenax5631]

Smelling Great Fragrance Reviews you should! I think for me it’s like m7 for women haha. (Although it’s actually pretty unisex)

[@sergiovazquez8599]

I’ve got the RG Light 😉

[@OksanaItkes]

I need something from this house in my collection

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Caftan!!

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

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[@OksanaItkes]

@@ThePerfumeGuy yes that one is the first on my list :O

[@OksanaItkes]

sniffed in at some duty free don't remember where and still regret not getting it. will probably soon though its still on my mind

[@edgy8481]

Still trying to hunt it down! I meant Rive Gauche.I do have Boy Chanel and my Niece says it's me!

[@rohitjohari667]

Great video as always .... Wanna see top 20 gourmands with Dalya 😂

[@Tomatohater64]

Sartorial is very nice, but I found Beau de Jour disappointing.

[@heric_]

Stephen Pruszenski Which one ? Beau de Jour Private blend or signature line ? For me the signature release is too synthetic.

[@Tomatohater64]

@@heric_ The Signature line. Synthetic and generic - not good at all. This was a huge let down as I love fougeres.

[@jackhasselhoff1021]

More warm less green ??

[@heric_]

@@Tomatohater64 I thought the same Stephen ! How could they say it's the same juice with a different bottle ?! C'mon ! It's so synthetic ! The same happened with Ombre Leather. Did you notice it ? Btw I LOVE fougere too, do you know any hidden gem to suggest ?

[@Tomatohater64]

@@heric_ I love the old classic, Houbigant's Fougere Royale. If you like vetiver, strong vetiver, try Hemingway from Masque Milano.

[@thibaultbossert8863]

I was starting to think about my comment on how you didn't mention Bracken, but then you put it 1st! I know why you're the best Sebastian lol. Also my bottle of Rive Gauche La collection is a strong performer... I own 8 of the frags you mentioned 😂

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

That's weird it's stronger from the La Collection? That's awesome then! :)

[@philipkelsey840]

Yep same here! I get 10 to 12 good hours from my La Collection bottle consistently. Have to save it for special occasions though. Irreplaceable.

[@GeorgeKanatas]

Same from me Sebastian. Easily 8-10 hours and my skin tends to 'eat' all my fragrances, with the exception of this one, and Sartorial which is going even stronger on me.

[@mrblonde7462]

I bought this the other day from a shop for £45 😝

[@bresden]

I have two black tin cans for sale, still in cellophane.

[@happinessltd]

if you still have em, how much ya chargin?

[@kcartsbeat]

Why do you think YSL won’t bring it back?

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Because YSL who is owned by L’Oreal does not bring back things that have been canned never seen that ever before sadly!! 😢😢😢

[@ahabbassi]

Jaques cavalier is a genius

[@steliosc.4686]

Even though i like Rive Gouche, i do prefer Azzaro pour homme much more. Its smoother and overall a better fragrance. Also Fougere D Argent is a beautiful modern barbershop fragrance that im liking more and more. Nice video Sebastian.

[@jamestremlett9491]

Azzaro Pour Homme, Chanel Antaeus, Paco Rabanne Pour Homme, Dior Jules, YSL Kouros... plenty more that smell almost identical and have been around far longer!

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

OK they might be the same style or genre but they do not smell identical!!

[@blakenorrell4991]

Morning sir, With the English Fern does it have cloves or is it clover? I've heard both mentioned in different reviewers videos. Great review as always. My wife and I enjoy your vids because you are so chill and genuinely in to frags.

[@MrWeaverwa]

Chanel Platinum Egoiste

[@ryanhuerta1024]

The light version is the best of all three

[@bobbyorlando10]

Bracken 😮?? Bracken is Zino

[@horaciotopete889]

Rive Gauche smells just like shaving foam to me.

[@heric_]

Horacio Topete That’s the point man. Luxurious sophisticated shaving foam smell. Even the tin can reminds a shaving cream.

[@hehehehfun4938]

First!

[@arflabrelote1628]

rive gauche was too expensive to produce

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

How in the hell does a clone house produce a clone of it and sell it for much cheaper where it smells so close to it and it’s too expensive for Yves Saint Laurent to produce it?

[@philliplockhart5853]

Davidoff Zino

[@SJ-yh2di]

Man, I through away a bottle of the 2003 Rive Gauche when I moved a year ago. It was waaaaay too baby powdery for me, but I wish I saved it to sell 🤦🏻‍♂️.

[@judthestudo2]

Zino by Davidoff.