Fragrance comparison

Jazz Prestige vs Un Homme

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 317 ratings analysed

Jazz Prestige

Yves Saint Laurent

4.47193 votes

Rank #4,033 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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70%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Un Homme

Charles Jourdan

4.38124 votes

Rank #26,719 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Un Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Jazz Prestige
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Un Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Jazz Prestige2/7

Un Homme5/7

Ratings & consensus: Jazz Prestige
Community sentiment: Un Homme
Longevity: Un Homme
Sillage & projection: Un Homme
Value for money: Un Homme
Versatility: Un Homme
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

Un HommeCharles Jourdan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 32%Had 32%Want 35%

4.38/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 47%

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

56%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

124 votes

Category winnerUn HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityUn Homme

SillageUn Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value66

Category winnerUn HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

rose61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

anis61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

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

Top20-30 mins

LavenderAniseTarragonMarjoramBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliCarnationGeraniumJasmineCyclamenCedar

Base8-10 hrs

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Anise and Geranium. Durations are only published for Un Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter54

Day–

Night–

Spring58

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerUn HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex3

Women5

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Work 36%Casual 31%Date 21%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#26,719

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Un Homme by Charles Jourdan is an unapologetic aromatic fougere built on classic French barber traditions. You get a piercing flash of wild lavender, sharp culinary tarragon, and licorice-tinted anise right after spraying. It wakes you up. Then the temperature drops. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens int…

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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 Un Homme?

Un Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Jazz Prestige is rated 4.47/5 from 193 votes; Un Homme is rated 4.38/5 from 124 votes. Choose Jazz Prestige for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Un Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jazz Prestige or Un Homme?

Un Homme lasts longest (Un Homme 82/100, Jazz Prestige 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jazz Prestige or Un Homme?

Un Homme projects furthest (Un Homme 70/100, Jazz Prestige 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jazz Prestige and Un Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Anise and Geranium.

Is Jazz Prestige or Un Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Un Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Un Homme is the stronger pick. Un Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jazz Prestige and Un Homme?

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. Un Homme has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Tarragon and Marjoram, heart notes of Patchouli, Carnation, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Amber.