04/05/2014
DarkMatter
24 Reviews
DarkMatter
5
Finally I have this beauty!
I have been a long time fan of the original Rive Gauche with it's pungent aldehydes, metallic tang and it's heavy sillage. I've been trying to get hold of this intense version for a couple of years now and it's not easy with it being out of production. Finally I was able to get hold of a full 60ml bottle from a lovely lady who just never wore it.
I don't know what I was expecting. Rive Gauche, but more? But how can you make more out of such a perfect fragrance to start with? I have no idea how they managed it but they did! As soon as you apply it you are hit with the familiar aldehydes but this is heavier like Devon clotted cream compared to whipped cream. The metallic note is smoother here, reminding me of a highly polished chrome sculpture. I think this is the bergamot perfectly balanced between the floral notes and a resinous sandalwood note.
I have smelt the modern reformulation of the original Rive Gauche and have to say that I think it's a shame that this intense version is no longer available as this does far more justice to the original than the new version. This pays homage to a great of 20th century perfumery by creating a piquant and mouthwatering deity at whose feet I would gladly prostrate myself. I shall use this sparingly as I don't want to ever lose this beauty!
I don't know what I was expecting. Rive Gauche, but more? But how can you make more out of such a perfect fragrance to start with? I have no idea how they managed it but they did! As soon as you apply it you are hit with the familiar aldehydes but this is heavier like Devon clotted cream compared to whipped cream. The metallic note is smoother here, reminding me of a highly polished chrome sculpture. I think this is the bergamot perfectly balanced between the floral notes and a resinous sandalwood note.
I have smelt the modern reformulation of the original Rive Gauche and have to say that I think it's a shame that this intense version is no longer available as this does far more justice to the original than the new version. This pays homage to a great of 20th century perfumery by creating a piquant and mouthwatering deity at whose feet I would gladly prostrate myself. I shall use this sparingly as I don't want to ever lose this beauty!
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