Jazz (1988) (Eau de Toilette)
Perfumer: Jean-François Latty
220 ratings
From your scent profile
Yves Saint Laurent Jazz is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance in which lavender, cinnamon and cardamom sit on a mossy, leathery base; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: A card-carrying member of the fresh club.
How does it perform?
From 163 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
- Leathery
- Fougère
Fresh
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Leathery
FougèreWhat does Jazz (1988) (Eau de Toilette) smell like?
Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and autumn, and it leans towards daily, office and leisure wear. Most see it as masculine and classic.
It opens with lavender, cinnamon, cardamom and bergamot, while basil and tarragon add a green edge. In the heart, iris, geranium and jasmine soften things with a floral touch. The base of oakmoss, cedar, tobacco and leather settles into a woody, leathery fougère.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Lavender
- Cinnamon
- Cardamom
First hours
- Iris
- Geranium
- Carnation
Towards evening
- Oakmoss
- Amber
- Cedar
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 32%Spring
- 31%Autumn
- 19%Summer
- 18%Winter
Spring
Autumn
Summer
Winter- Daytime23%
- Office21%
- Casual21%
- Nighttime16%
- Evening15%
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026