Live Jazz
“Live Jazz by Yves Saint Laurent is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men”
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Well loved by wearers — a aromatic, citrus composition with a green undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 1998 and crafted by Pierre Bourdon, Live Jazz by Yves Saint Laurent is an aromatic fougère that encapsulates the vibrant energy of a live jazz performance. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of mint, grapefruit, and lemon, evoking the crisp freshness of a cool night. As it evolves, coriander and rhubarb bring a subtle spiciness to the mix, while amber, cedar, nutmeg, and vanilla create a warm and enveloping base that lingers like a smoky afterglow.
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Application Tips
For best effect, apply Live Jazz to pulse points and let it settle for five minutes before going out. The top notes are particularly fresh and can dissipate quickly, so a second light spritz after an hour will keep the initial burst alive.
Pierre Bourdon
Founding perfumer · 36 fragrances
As Edmond Roudnitska’s only student, Pierre Bourdon was informed early on by the philosophy that perfumes should be created as works of art. With this in mind, Pierre went on to revolutionize perfume trends in the 1980s with his men’s perfume “Cool Water” for Davidoff. That was when he met Frédéric Malle. Having realized that they shared the same vision of perfume making, the two became like family to one another. It was obvious to Frédéric, when he created Editions de Parfums, that Pierre should compose its first perfume, Iris Poudre.
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The story behind the bottle.
The moment when the lights dim in an intimate jazz club, and the first notes of the saxophone cut through the air with a sharp clarity.
Fig. 01 — Live Jazz, Yves Saint Laurent
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