Dupe Pair
82%
Very Similar
Jazz Eau de Toilette bottle Jazz
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender M
1988 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
American Melody Eau de Parfum bottle American Melody

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Jazz
This is a seriously divisive one. Some hail Jazz as an undisputed masterpiece, a timeless classic that screams mature masculinity. Others, however, find it dated, bordering on unpleasant, with reformulations hitting particularly hard. You'll either love its aggressive opening and smooth drydown, or you'll find it an overwhelming blast from the past.
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Our Verdict - American Melody
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jazz. Built around Anise, Artemisia, Basil, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Jazz.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4% 0%
Floral 27% 10%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 14% 15%
Sweet 17% 23%
Warm 23% 29%
Woody 11% 14%
Earthy 11% 16%
Animalic 8% 12%
Fresh 11% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Jazz EdT
American Melody EdP

Notes

Accords

Jazz American Melody
100%
Aromatic
58%
Woody
70%
67%
Herbal
57%
Lavender
52%
Floral
50%
Powdery
Sweet
50%
49%
Mossy
100%
Woody shared
58%
70%
67%
57%
52%
50%
50%
49%

Performance

Jazz American Melody
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Jazz

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Jazz's strong, classic profile and considerable projection make it suitable for formal events and dates where you want to make an impression. It's a bit much for casual wear, and while some wear it to the office, its bold presence might be distracting. It is definitely not a sport fragrance.

American Melody

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the woody, aromatic profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the woody accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
82%
Olfactory
90%
Notes
95%
Accord
22%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody accords and Anise, Artemisia notes

Key Differences

Different accord profile

Where to buy

Jazz
American Melody
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