Fragrance comparison

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 vs Jazz

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,704 ratings analysed

Marc O'Polo Man 2006

Marc O'Polo

4.1730 votes

Rank #22,359 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Jazz

Yves Saint Laurent

4.121,674 votes

Rank #1,173 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jazz takes 4 of 7 categories.

Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jazz
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Marc O'Polo Man 20063/7

Jazz4/7

Ratings & consensus: Jazz
Community sentiment: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Longevity: Jazz
Sillage & projection: Jazz
Value for money: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Versatility: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jazz

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc O'Polo Man 2006Marc O'Polo

JazzYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 40%Want 34%

4.12/ 5 · 1,674 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerJazzRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

60%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

41%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

1,674 votes

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityJazz

SillageJazz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value48

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

powdery74%

musky65%

herbal56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegGingerPepperArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

MuskCedarOakmossSandalwoodAmber

Base5-7 hrs

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Top

LavenderNutmegCorianderArtemisiaAniseBergamotBasilCinnamon

Heart

GeraniumCarnationJasmineIris

Base

OakmossLeatherTobaccoSandalwoodCedarMuskAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Artemisia, Musk and Cedar. Durations are only published for Marc O'Polo Man 2006, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall92

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men91

Unisex8

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#1,173

PerfumerJean-Francois Latty

Launched—

Reviews163

Category winnerJazzHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 brings a clean, outdoorsy freshness built around crisp spices and dry woods. The first spray releases a lively hit of grated nutmeg, sharp black pepper, and fresh ginger that immediately clears the air. Artemisia adds a bitter green herbal edge, keeping the spice from feeling thick or syrupy. With…

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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, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 or Jazz?

Jazz takes 4 of 7 categories. Marc O'Polo Man 2006 is rated 4.17/5 from 30 votes; Jazz is rated 4.12/5 from 1,674 votes. Choose Marc O'Polo Man 2006 for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jazz for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 or Jazz?

Jazz lasts longest (Jazz 71/100, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 or Jazz?

Jazz projects furthest (Jazz 61/100, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc O'Polo Man 2006 and Jazz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Artemisia, Musk and Cedar.

Is Marc O'Polo Man 2006 or Jazz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 is the stronger pick. For winter, Jazz is the stronger pick. Marc O'Polo Man 2006 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc O'Polo Man 2006 and Jazz?

Marc O'Polo Man 2006 has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Pepper and Artemisia, heart notes of Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. 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.