CorianderOpens with
GeraniumHeart
PatchouliDries down to
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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as masculine
La Collection Jazz
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.
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La Collection JazzPremium · $100–250
45%Similar accords, often for lessOxygene Homme · LanvinMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares coriander, artemisia and cypress8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — La Collection 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.
Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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The originalLa Collection JazzYves Saint Laurent · Premium · $100–250Lanvin · 2001Oxygene HommeShares Coriander, Artemisia and Cypress$40–100★ 3.80 (905)44%Match
Hugo Boss · 1989Boss SpiritShares 4 of its 13 notes$40–100★ 4.48 (165)44%Match
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 43%, disliked or hated by 13%.