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Jazz Prestige vs Pyrgos

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

Updated 240 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pyrgos takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Jazz Prestige

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic 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.

Jazz Prestige2/5
Pyrgos3/5
Ratings & consensus
Jazz Prestige
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Pyrgos
Sillage & projection
Pyrgos
Value for money
Pyrgos
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Jazz Prestige

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Jazz PrestigeYves Saint Laurent
PyrgosSigilli
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.47/ 5 · 193 votes
Have 32%Had 32%Want 35%
3.87/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%
Category winnerJazz PrestigeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
64%Love
26%Like
3%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

193 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
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate87
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityPyrgos

SillagePyrgos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value49
¤ Price value100
Category winnerPyrgosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
floral69%
rose61%
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
LavenderBergamotFruity NotesPepperNutmeg FlowerCorianderGreen NotesAnise
Heart
GeraniumCypressGingerRoseCarnationJasmineCarawayCinnamon
Base
SandalwoodOakmossLeatherPatchouliBenzoinCoconutCedarAmber
Top
WatercressBergamotLavender
Heart
AniseOreganoCinnamon
Base
Spices
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Anise 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
Winter54
Day–
Night–
Spring80
Summer80
Fall100
Winter20
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men93
Unisex3
Women5
Men67
Unisex33
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,783

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#11,600

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerJazz PrestigeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yves Saint Laurent Jazz Prestige is a rich, aromatic oriental fougere that elevates classic nineties barbershop grooming into something warm, smooth, and deeply satisfying. It opens with an invigorating burst of crisp lavender, bright bergamot, and a dash of sweet fruity notes, quickly tempered by green anise and crac…

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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 Prestige or Pyrgos?

Pyrgos takes 3 of 5 categories. Jazz Prestige is rated 4.47/5 from 193 votes; Pyrgos is rated 3.87/5 from 47 votes. Choose Jazz Prestige for a fresh spicy and aromatic 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 Prestige or Pyrgos?

Pyrgos lasts longest (Pyrgos 77/100, Jazz Prestige 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jazz Prestige or Pyrgos?

Projection is very close: Pyrgos 63/100, Jazz Prestige 62/100 for sillage.

Do Jazz Prestige 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, Bergamot, Anise and Cinnamon.

Is Jazz Prestige or Pyrgos better for summer or winter?

Pyrgos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jazz Prestige and Pyrgos?

Jazz Prestige has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Pepper, heart notes of Geranium, Cypress, Ginger and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Leather and Patchouli. Pyrgos has top notes of Watercress, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Anise, Oregano and Cinnamon, a base of Spices.

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