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Yves Saint Laurent Jazz — perfume poster

Yves Saint Laurent

Jazz

1988 · For men · Citrus & Fresh

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Accord profile

aromatic16%fresh spicy15%herbal10%warm spicy10%woody9%lavender9%floral8%powdery8%soft spicy8%mossy8%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

About this fragrance

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Jazz by Yves Saint Laurent, launched in 1988 and composed by Jean-Francois Latty, opens with a brisk quartet of lavender, nutmeg, coriander, and a citrus nuance. This overture is aromatic and fresh-spicy, immediately establishing the fragrance's herbal character. As it settles, the heart reveals a classic floral-spicy blend: geranium, carnation, jasmine, and iris. These notes add a refined, slightly powdery richness that bridges the top and base.

The base is a dense, masculine foundation of oakmoss, leather, tobacco, sandalwood, cedar, musk, amber, and tonka bean. The result is a warm, woody-aromatic scent with remarkable depth and longevity. Jazz suits collectors who appreciate traditional French perfumery with a bold, green-spicy edge. It is ideal for evening wear or cooler months, projecting confidence and sophistication. This discontinued gem remains a benchmark of late-80s masculine elegance, and its complex structure rewards those who seek vintage character over modern trends.

中文簡介

Yves Saint Laurent Jazz(1988)由 Jean-Francois Latty 調配,屬木質芳香調。前調以薰衣草、肉豆蔻、芫荽同柑橘揭開,清新帶辣;中調天竺葵、康乃馨、茉莉同鳶尾花交織,散發經典花香辛香;基調則以橡苔、皮革、煙草、檀香、雪松、麝香、琥珀同零陵香豆收結,深沉而溫暖。整體香氣層次豐富,帶有傳統法國男士香水的優雅同自信,適合晚間或秋冬使用。對於鍾情復古香氣、追求深度同持久度嘅收藏家,Jazz 係八十年代男士香水嘅典範,值得珍藏。

Reference data

HouseYves Saint Laurent
NameJazz
Launched1988
Marketed asFor men
Dominant familyCitrus & Fresh
PerfumerJean-Francois Latty
Notes recorded16
Accords10

Market reference

Indicative pricing observed on public listings. Not an offer to sell.

Observed range$105 – $150 USD
Listings tracked2
MethodMedian of matched public listings; see methodology.

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