LavenderOpens with
GeraniumHeart
OakmossDries down to
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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as masculine
Jazz
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.
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JazzPremium · $100–250
56%Similar accords, often for lessSafari for Men · Ralph LaurenMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 21 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Jazz, Yves Saint Laurent
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Jean François Latty
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.
The Jazz line
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Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 41%, disliked or hated by 12%.