Jazz
“Jazz by Yves Saint Laurent is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men”
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Well loved by wearers — a aromatic, fresh spicy composition with a herbal undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 1988 by Yves Saint Laurent and crafted by Jean-François Latty, Jazz is a Woody Aromatic fragrance that captures the essence of an urban evening. Opening with vibrant notes of lavender, bergamot, and basil, it quickly transitions to a heart of carnation, jasmine, and iris, adding depth and complexity. The base notes of oakmoss, leather, tobacco, sandalwood, cedar, musk, amber, and tonka bean create a warm and enveloping finish that lingers on the skin.
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Application Tips
Apply a light spritz to the pulse points; this fragrance develops its warmth and depth over time. It’s best suited for evening wear when the base notes can fully unfold.
Jean François Latty
Founding perfumer · 1 fragrances
Jean-François Latty, born in Grasse and trained at the Ecole Roure, joined IFF in 1970, where he composed Givenchy III with colleague Raymond Chaillan. After 17 years there he joined Takasago, creating L'Eau Dynamisante and YSL Jazz, then moved to the house Téo Cabanel in the early 2000s. In 2000 he also founded his own natural-ingredients firm, JFL Creations, based in Grasse. He died in December 2018 after nearly 50 years in perfumery.
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The story behind the bottle.
The vibrant hum of city streets at twilight — where spices mix with floral notes, leather seats whisper secrets, and tobacco smoke hints at hidden stories.
Fig. 01 — Jazz, Yves Saint Laurent
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