Soho Club

Soho Club opens with bergamot and pink pepper, a bright, spiced entry that captures the crisp opening moment of Maison Margiela's Replica Jazz Club fairly well. The heart brings jasmine, lavender and sage together for an aromatic, slightly herbal development, a reasonable stand-in for Jazz Club's rum-and-vetiver accord, though it reads softer and less boozy than the original's smoky bar-room atmosphere. Patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla close things out with a warm, sweet, woody finish that nods to the tobacco-vanilla base Jazz Club is known for, without quite the same dry, ashy edge that sets the niche original apart from typical designer bases. Longevity and projection are moderate, settling into a soft skin scent within a few hours rather than lingering as persistently as the real thing. Worn on a night out or for relaxed evening wear, Soho Club offers an approachable, budget-friendly nod to Jazz Club's smoky, convivial character, even if it can't fully replicate the atmospheric detail of the original.