La Collection Jazz
“La Collection Jazz by Yves Saint Laurent is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men”
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Well loved by wearers — a aromatic, fresh spicy composition with a herbal undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2011 by Yves Saint Laurent, La Collection Jazz is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men created by Jean-François Latty. The composition opens with the fresh and aromatic coriander, which immediately sets a vibrant tone. This top note gives way to a heart of geranium, artemisia, cypress, and tarragon, creating an herbal and slightly spicy atmosphere that feels both dynamic and grounded. The base note of patchouli adds warmth and depth, anchoring the fragrance with its earthy richness. La Collection Jazz is a proof of Yves Saint Laurent's enduring legacy of sophisticated elegance.
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Application Tips
Apply this fragrance in light layers to allow each note to unfold gradually. The fresh spicy top notes can be intense initially but settle into a more balanced profile over time, making it ideal for evening wear.
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 energy of an underground jazz club — where the sharp tang of coriander meets the herbal depth of geranium and cypress, all set against a warm backdrop of patchouli.
Fig. 01 — La Collection Jazz, Yves Saint Laurent
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