Rive Gauche Perfume by Yves Saint Laurent, The independent woman needs a perfume that exudes comfort with Rive Gauche. This fragrance came out in 1971. 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.