Fragrance comparison

Jazz vs Xpressive

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,687 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jazz

Yves Saint Laurent

4.121,674 votes

Rank #1,197 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Xpressive

Womo

4.2513 votes

Rank #33,901 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jazz takes 4 of 5 categories.

Jazz
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Xpressive
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jazz4/5

Xpressive1/5

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

XpressiveWomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 1,674 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%

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

38%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityJazz

SillageJazz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value82

Category winnerXpressiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

herbal61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderNutmegCorianderArtemisiaAniseBergamotBasilCinnamon

Heart

GeraniumCarnationJasmineIris

Base

OakmossLeatherTobaccoSandalwoodCedarMuskAmberTonka Bean

Top

ArtemisiaLavenderBergamot

Heart

NutmegPepperJasmineAngelica

Base

LeatherSandalwoodAmberGuaiac WoodTobacco

InformationalShared notesLavender, Nutmeg, Artemisia and Bergamot. 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–

Spring29

Summer0

Fall100

Winter57

Day17

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,197

PerfumerJean-Francois Latty

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#33,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Xpressive by Womo is an oriental fougere for men that balances sharp aromatics with a grounded, woody core. Artemisia, lavender, and bergamot provide an initial bracing freshness that settles into a complex heart of nutmeg and pepper. It is a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a versatile, slightly spicy sc…

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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, Jazz or Xpressive?

Jazz takes 4 of 5 categories. Jazz is rated 4.12/5 from 1,674 votes; Xpressive is rated 4.25/5 from 13 votes. Choose Jazz for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Xpressive for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jazz or Xpressive?

Jazz lasts longest (Jazz 71/100, Xpressive 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jazz or Xpressive?

Jazz projects furthest (Jazz 61/100, Xpressive 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jazz and Xpressive smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Nutmeg, Artemisia and Bergamot.

Is Jazz or Xpressive better for summer or winter?

Xpressive suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jazz and Xpressive?

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. Xpressive has top notes of Artemisia, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Nutmeg, Pepper, Jasmine and Angelica, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Amber and Guaiac Wood.