Fragrance comparison

Arve vs Jazz

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,722 ratings analysed

4 wins

Arve

4.4048 votes

Rank #9,576 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Jazz

Yves Saint Laurent

4.121,674 votes

Rank #1,195 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arve takes 4 of 5 categories.

Arve
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Jazz
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Arve4/5

Jazz1/5

Ratings & consensus: Arve
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Arve
Sillage & projection: Arve
Value for money: Arve
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

ArveArve

JazzYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 47%

4.12/ 5 · 1,674 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerArveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityArve

SillageArve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value48

Category winnerArveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

green61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pine TreeArtemisiaCeylon CinnamonLavender

Heart

Fig LeafCedarNutmegResins

Base

OakmossAmberSuedeCashmere Musk

Top

LavenderNutmegCorianderArtemisiaAniseBergamotBasilCinnamon

Heart

GeraniumCarnationJasmineIris

Base

OakmossLeatherTobaccoSandalwoodCedarMuskAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Lavender, Cedar and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men91

Unisex8

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,576

PerfumerAndreas Wilhelm

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#1,195

PerfumerJean-Francois Latty

Launched—

Reviews163

Category winnerJazzHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arve is a dry, forested woody scent built around stone pine, soft spice, moss, and suede. It opens green and aromatic, then settles into resin, cedar, and a smooth amber-musk base that feels calm rather than loud. It suits wearers who enjoy pine-forward fragrances with an earthy, slightly powdery finish. The overall c…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Arve or Jazz?

Arve takes 4 of 5 categories. Arve is rated 4.40/5 from 48 votes; Jazz is rated 4.12/5 from 1,674 votes. Choose Arve for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jazz for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Arve or Jazz?

Arve lasts longest (Arve 78/100, Jazz 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arve or Jazz?

Projection is very close: Arve 63/100, Jazz 61/100 for sillage.

Do Arve and Jazz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Lavender, Cedar and Nutmeg.

Is Arve or Jazz better for summer or winter?

Arve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arve and Jazz?

Arve has top notes of Pine Tree, Artemisia, Ceylon Cinnamon and Lavender, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Cedar, Nutmeg and Resins, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Suede and Cashmere Musk. 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.