Fragrance comparison

Jazz vs Pyrgos

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,721 ratings analysed

Jazz

Yves Saint Laurent

4.121,674 votes

Rank #1,127 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Pyrgos

Sigilli

3.8747 votes

Rank #11,600 Fresh SpicyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pyrgos takes 3 of 5 categories.

Jazz
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pyrgos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Jazz2/5

Pyrgos3/5

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

JazzYves Saint Laurent

PyrgosSigilli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 1,674 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

Category winnerJazzRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

1,674 votes

41%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPyrgos

SillagePyrgos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value100

Category winnerPyrgosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

fresh spicy100%

anis92%

soft spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderNutmegCorianderArtemisiaAniseBergamotBasilCinnamon

Heart

GeraniumCarnationJasmineIris

Base

OakmossLeatherTobaccoSandalwoodCedarMuskAmberTonka Bean

Top

WatercressBergamotLavender

Heart

AniseOreganoCinnamon

Base

Spices

InformationalShared notesLavender, Anise, Bergamot and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women2

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,127

PerfumerJean-Francois Latty

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#11,600

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerJazzHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Pyrgos is an unusual aromatic spice scent built around hot anise, cinnamon and herbs. It opens brisk and green with bergamot, lavender and watercress, then quickly turns red-hot, sweet, peppery and slightly medicinal, with oregano giving it a camphorous bite. It suits wearers who enjoy character more than softness. De…

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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, Jazz or Pyrgos?

Pyrgos takes 3 of 5 categories. Jazz is rated 4.12/5 from 1,674 votes; Pyrgos is rated 3.87/5 from 47 votes. Choose Jazz for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Pyrgos for a fresh spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jazz or Pyrgos?

Pyrgos lasts longest (Pyrgos 77/100, Jazz 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jazz or Pyrgos?

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

Do Jazz and Pyrgos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Anise, Bergamot and Cinnamon.

Is Jazz or Pyrgos better for summer or winter?

Pyrgos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jazz and Pyrgos?

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. Pyrgos has top notes of Watercress, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Anise, Oregano and Cinnamon, a base of Spices.