A question about Rive Gauche.

[kirill]

I just saw a 125ml bottle of Rive Gauche for... 25 dollars I believe, and I know it's very well regarded, but when I looked it up on basenotes I saw that one of the topnotes is star anise. Now, anise and I don't get along, sambucca, black licorice, yuck, not gagworthy or anything, just not something I enjoy.

There's no tester, so that leaves me wondering exactly how prominent a note the star anise is, because the rest of the notes sound quite nice.

[Lamb Root]

Anise is not very prominent in rive gauche IMO. To me anise is stronger in azzaro ph. But you could ask someone closer to you to send you a sample before buying a bottle.

[alohakid]

I just saw a 125ml bottle of Rive Gauche for... 25 dollars I believe, and I know it's very well regarded, but when I looked it up on basenotes I saw that one of the topnotes is star anise. Now, anise and I don't get along, sambucca, black licorice, yuck, not gagworthy or anything, just not something I enjoy.

There's no tester, so that leaves me wondering exactly how prominent a note the star anise is, because the rest of the notes sound quite nice.

Rive Gauche = Barbasol Original

[Puig]

It's there, like in Azarro, but it's not very licorice-y at all. It's really hard not to like, it does smell like Barbasol, which is pretty innocuous. Try and buy the metal "bottle" only as I think they've reformulated it and put it in glass and it's supposedly not as good, but there are plenty of the striped metal versions still around at least.

[kirill]

I decided to take the plunge and buy it anyway, turns out it is the metal one. I also just received a nice big order of decants from Archerfire, so I guess I'll be having a lovely smelling long weekend.

[Lamb Root]

I decided to take the plunge and buy it anyway...

It is hard to go wrong with this scent, have a nice weekend.

[MarkStar]

IMO, everyone should have Rive Gauche PH in their collection.

It just plain smells good!

[Sapian]

The anise is just a note among many and it's not very strong. I'm not really a licorice fan either and I adore Rive Gauche PH, if that means anything.

[rtb178]

IMO, everyone should have Rive Gauche PH in their collection.

It just plain smells good!

+1 I was worried that it would smell too strongly to others, but I haven't had any problems. (Don't spray too much though; I could see it being overpowering...)

[soda]

Rive Gauche = Barbasol Original

+1

I also agree the anise isn't overpowering, but it is there.

[Matt555]

I don't even know if I can smell the Anise in Rive Gauche.

[StylinLA]

Haven't worn in awhile, but the anise seems to be in the top notes and not very long lasting as I recall. Too bad you hate anise. licorice type scents supposedly arouse women.

[Matt555]

Would you by chance share with us where you got the Rive Gauche for $25? That is a pretty good deal...

[kirill]

Would you by chance share with us where you got the Rive Gauche for $25? That is a pretty good deal...

Of course. It was actually at walmart, hopefully it's the same price around you, it was a really good deal.

[Matt555]

Of course. It was actually at walmart, hopefully it's the same price around you, it was a really good deal.

I am making a stop at Walmart tomorrow! Thanks. I did not initially ask because I figured it was probably at a discounter or something in your area. Stock at discounters vary store to store. I never would have guessed Walmart. I have a feeling though that this is not going to turn out in my favor. I see you are in Canada..... probably not the same stuff Walmart stocks here. But I will give it a shot!

[Matt555]

Oh, and I forgot to ask. Did you try it yet? What do you think?

[Renato1]

I was very disappointed with Rive Gauche when it came out, and didn't like it much at all.
But I own two bottles now.
Women really like it, and that's reason enough for wearing it.
Regards,
Renato