Yves Saint Laurent 1988 EDT

M ££ Acquired

Jazz

by Jean-François Latty

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Yves Saint Laurent Jazz is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1988, created by Jean-François Latty. Jazz opens with Anise, Bergamot, Lavender, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Iris, Geranium, and Carnation, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Cedar. Yves Saint Laurent's Jazz carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Classic
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Masculine
  • Confident
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Jazz Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Jazz opens with an assertive burst of fresh, herbal lavender and spicy aromatics, driven by nutmeg, cardamom, and basil. This bold introduction mellows into a sophisticated heart of powdery iris and geranium, softened by carnation. The foundation settles into a warm, masculine base of rich leather, earthy oakmoss, and creamy sandalwood, underscored by subtle tobacco and amber for a deep, lingering finish.

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