Arpège vs Rive Gauche
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
67%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
ArpègeChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rive GaucheChoose it for a aldehydic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Arpège3/7
Rive Gauche3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Rive Gauche
- Community sentiment
- Arpège
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Rive Gauche
- Value for money
- Arpège
- Versatility
- Rive Gauche
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Arpège
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ArpègeLanvinRive GaucheYves Saint LaurentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.92/ 5 · 4,336 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
Category winnerRive GaucheRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
38%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
4,581 votes
38%Love
39%Like
3%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate
4,336 votes
Category winnerArpègeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageRive Gauche
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerArpègeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
aldehydic84%
fresh77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
aldehydic100%
white floral92%
woody84%
earthy77%
fresh69%
green61%
Scent match67%Closely related · both white floral, aldehydic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot
Heart
JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia
Base
SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli
Top
AldehydesGreen NotesHoneysuckleBergamotPeachLemon
Heart
RoseIrisYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumJasmineMagnoliaGardenia
Base
OakmossTahitian VetiverMuskSandalwoodAmberTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach and Honeysuckle. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring59
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring95
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRive GaucheMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,096
PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher
Launched—
Reviews208
Overall rank#1,320
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews204
Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArpège is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance that balances a sharp, powdery opening with a deep, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate vintage perfumery. The scent reveals layers of jasmine, iris, and sandalwood, making it a sophisticated choice for formal evening events or crisp autumn days when you want …
Reviews →Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance that greets you with an icy burst of crisp bergamot, green notes, and fizzy luxury soap. As the sparkling top settles, a dense floral bouquet of chilled rose, powdery iris, sweet honeysuckle, and creamy gardenia unfolds across the skin. The dry-down…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Arpège or Rive Gauche?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes; Rive Gauche is rated 3.92/5 from 4,336 votes. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rive Gauche for a aldehydic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Arpège or Rive Gauche?
They last about the same: Arpège 73/100, Rive Gauche 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Arpège or Rive Gauche?
Projection is very close: Rive Gauche 66/100, Arpège 65/100 for sillage.
Do Arpège and Rive Gauche smell similar?
Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, aldehydic and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach and Honeysuckle.
Is Arpège or Rive Gauche better for summer or winter?
For summer, Arpège is the stronger pick. For winter, Arpège is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Arpège and Rive Gauche?
Arpège has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Musk. Rive Gauche has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Honeysuckle and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Tahitian Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.
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