Jazz (2011)
Perfumer: Jean-François Latty
169 ratings
From your scent profile
Yves Saint Laurent Jazz is a green, spicy fougère: a fresh, woody and slightly earthy men's scent.
Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.
How does it perform?
From 143 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.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
75% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Floral
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
- Earthy
- Fougère
Fresh
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Earthy
FougèreWhat does Jazz (2011) smell like?
Coriander gives the opening a dry, spicy first impression. In the heart, tarragon, geranium and cypress build a green, floral and woody line. Patchouli in the base settles it onto an earthy ground.
Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and spring, and it leans towards daily wear and the office. Half of the voters find it masculine, and many call it classic. Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche pour Homme and Diptyque Eau de Minthé have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Coriander
First hours
- Tarragon
- Geranium
- Cypress
Towards evening
- Patchouli
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 37%Autumn
- 31%Spring
- 17%Winter
- 15%Summer
Autumn
Spring
Winter
Summer- Daytime23%
- Office23%
- Casual20%
- Nighttime16%
- Evening15%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026