Fragrance comparison

American Gold vs Jazz

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,684 ratings analysed

4 wins

American Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.5010 votes

Rank #20,074 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Jazz

Yves Saint Laurent

4.121,674 votes

Rank #1,136 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

American Gold takes 4 of 5 categories.

American Gold
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Jazz
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

American Gold4/5

Jazz1/5

Ratings & consensus: American Gold
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: American Gold
Sillage & projection: American Gold
Value for money: American Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jazz

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

American GoldPure Gold Perfumes

JazzYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

4.12/ 5 · 1,674 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerAmerican GoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

41%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

1,674 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAmerican Gold

SillageAmerican Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value48

Category winnerAmerican GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

herbal100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

powdery60%

bitter50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, herbal and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotLavenderRosemaryCarrot SeedsGrapefruitCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Floral NotesClovesNutmegPatchouliCedarSandalwoodLeatherAmber

Base8-11 hrs

Woody NotesTonka BeanVanillaAnimal notes

Top

LavenderNutmegCorianderArtemisiaAniseBergamotBasilCinnamon

Heart

GeraniumCarnationJasmineIris

Base

OakmossLeatherTobaccoSandalwoodCedarMuskAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Lavender and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for American Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 34%Date 29%Casual 22%Party 15%

Men91

Unisex8

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,074

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#1,136

PerfumerJean-Francois Latty

Launched—

Reviews163

Category winnerJazzHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

American Gold by Pure Gold Perfumes cuts through the air with a brisk, bitter snap. Expect a sharp five-second alcohol burst before the oils warm. Then, aromatic lavender, bitter artemisia, and cool crushed cardamom arrive in unison. It feels dry and brisk. An unusual carrot seed note surfaces early, adding an earthy,…

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Jazz by Yves Saint Laurent delivers an energizing blast of clean barbershop freshness anchored by traditional masculine woods. Sprayed on the skin, it opens with crisp herbal lavender, bright bergamot, and a lively kick of green basil and spicy coriander. As the brisk opening calms down, a spicy floral heart of gerani…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, American Gold or Jazz?

American Gold takes 4 of 5 categories. American Gold is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes; Jazz is rated 4.12/5 from 1,674 votes. Choose American Gold for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Jazz for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, American Gold or Jazz?

American Gold lasts longest (American Gold 93/100, Jazz 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, American Gold or Jazz?

American Gold projects furthest (American Gold 91/100, Jazz 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do American Gold and Jazz smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, herbal and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Lavender and Nutmeg.

Is American Gold or Jazz better for summer or winter?

American Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in American Gold and Jazz?

American Gold has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Floral Notes, Cloves, Nutmeg and Patchouli, a base of Woody Notes, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Animal notes. Jazz has top notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Coriander and Artemisia, heart notes of Geranium, Carnation, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Tobacco and Sandalwood.