Rive Gauche by Yves Saint Laurent is an iconic floral aldehyde fragrance for women, launched in 1971 and designed to represent the free, independent, and bohemian spirit of Paris. It is characterized by a distinctive, metallic, and soapy scent featuring notes of rose, iris, oakmoss, and aldehydes, housed in a famous blue, black, and silver metal bottle. It consists of many warm, gentle accords, and the notes you will find in this perfume include magnolia, honeysuckle, gardenia, sandalwood and oak moss. It is instantly recognizable in an exquisitely-crafted flacon.