Fragrance comparison

Quantum vs Jazz

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,710 ratings analysed

Quantum

M.INT

3.1836 votes

Rank #23,911 Coca-colaFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Jazz

Yves Saint Laurent

4.121,674 votes

Rank #1,195 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jazz takes 6 of 7 categories.

Quantum
Choose it for a coca-cola and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Jazz
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Quantum1/7

Jazz6/7

Ratings & consensus: Jazz
Community sentiment: Jazz
Longevity: Jazz
Sillage & projection: Jazz
Value for money: Jazz
Versatility: Quantum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jazz

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

QuantumM.INT

JazzYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.18/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 8%Had 2%Want 90%

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

22%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

30%Hate

27 votes

41%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

1,674 votes

Category winnerJazzMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityJazz

SillageJazz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value48

Category winnerJazzBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

coca-cola100%

fresh spicy86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

powdery44%

musky30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Coca-Cola

Heart

NutmegGingerCinnamonCedar

Base

AmberMuskSandalwoodTobacco

Top

LavenderNutmegCorianderArtemisiaAniseBergamotBasilCinnamon

Heart

GeraniumCarnationJasmineIris

Base

OakmossLeatherTobaccoSandalwoodCedarMuskAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cinnamon, Cedar and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerQuantumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

Men91

Unisex8

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,911

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#1,195

PerfumerJean-Francois Latty

Launched—

Reviews163

Category winnerJazzHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Quantum by M.INT centers on a distinctive, fizzing Coca-Cola accord that transitions into a spicy, woody base. It offers an unconventional profile for those who enjoy playful yet grounded scents. Best suited for autumn evenings or casual weekend gatherings, this unisex fragrance leans slightly masculine through its dr…

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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, Quantum or Jazz?

Jazz takes 6 of 7 categories. Quantum is rated 3.18/5 from 36 votes; Jazz is rated 4.12/5 from 1,674 votes. Choose Quantum for a coca-cola and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Jazz for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Quantum or Jazz?

Jazz lasts longest (Jazz 71/100, Quantum 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quantum or Jazz?

Jazz projects furthest (Jazz 61/100, Quantum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quantum and Jazz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cedar and Amber.

Is Quantum or Jazz better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Quantum and Jazz?

Quantum has top notes of Coca-Cola, heart notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Cinnamon and Cedar, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Tobacco. 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.