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| Blends of floral and citrus-based fragrances are recommended for casual and daywear. Spicy, woody or warm amber-based fragrances are traditionally favorites for evening and special occasions. |
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| SUBJECT |
AUTHOR |
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RATING |
| RIVE GAUCHE |
LOUISE |
05/15/06 01:12 PM |
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| MESSAGE BY LOUISE |
| Of all the dept store designer brands, I think YSL comes up with the most innovative scents and bottle designs. This was especially true when YSL himself was at the helm----think Rive Gauche, Opium, Paris. Released in 1971, Rive Gauche is a marvel to behold. An absolute masterpiece of silver, coolness, and snowflakes. However, I will tell you that after you spritz it on, don't even bother to smell it until an hour passes. It's even better after 2 hours pass; the strange harshness you smell immediately upon application is not indicative of the drydown. Not one bit. RG is what I call a glamour-hyde, like Arpege, Chant d'Aromes, Chanel No 5, or Dans la Nuit. If you like the elegance of the floral aldehydes, you may very well fall hard for RG. This is one of the few scents I own that garners me compliments from strangers. Five stars. |
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