Best Jazz Dupes & Alternatives 2026
Discover 7 affordable alternatives to Jazz by Yves Saint Laurent. Ranked by scent similarity with match scores, shared accords, and notes.
The best affordable alternatives to Jazz by Yves Saint Laurent are: 1. Polo by Ralph Lauren (72% match), 2. Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche (72% match), 3. Cool Water by Davidoff (66% match), 4. Lapidus Pour Homme by Ted Lapidus (42% match), 5. Yatagan by Caron (40% match).
Accord Profile
Aromatic
100%
Fresh Spicy
94%
Herbal
53%
Warm Spicy
49%
Woody
40%
Lavender
39%
Floral
33%
Powdery
28%
Affordable Alternatives
#172% matchMid-RangeIn curated similar list
Shared Accords
AromaticFresh SpicyHerbalWoody
Shared Notes (13)
coriander, artemisia, basil, bergamot, geranium +8
#272% matchMid-RangeIn curated similar list
Shared Accords
AromaticFresh SpicyWoodyLavender
Shared Notes (13)
lavender, coriander, artemisia, basil, bergamot +8
#366% matchMid-RangeIn curated similar list
Shared Accords
AromaticFresh SpicyWoodyLavender
Shared Notes (9)
lavender, coriander, geranium, jasmine, oakmoss +4
#442% matchMid-Range
Shared Accords
AromaticFresh SpicyWarm SpicyWoody
Shared Notes (12)
lavender, artemisia, basil, bergamot, jasmine +7
#540% matchMid-Range
Shared Accords
AromaticFresh SpicyHerbalWoody
Shared Notes (5)
lavender, artemisia, basil, oakmoss, musk
#640% matchMid-Range
Shared Accords
AromaticFresh SpicyHerbalWoody
Shared Notes (1)
basil
#733% matchMid-Range
Shared Accords
AromaticHerbal
Shared Notes (1)
sandalwood
Frequently asked questions
What are the best dupes for Jazz?+
The top dupes for Jazz by Yves Saint Laurent ranked by accord-and-note similarity: Polo by Ralph Lauren (72% match); Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche (72% match); Cool Water by Davidoff (66% match). Each match score reflects overlap in accord profile plus shared notes from Jazz's pyramid.
Are dupes of Jazz worth buying?+
Dupes target the same accord/note profile at a lower price. The trade-offs are usually shorter longevity, weaker projection, and simpler note development.
How similar are these dupes to Jazz?+
Similarity is scored as: accord cosine (40 points), shared notes (30), curated similar-perfumes list (20), and rating proximity (10). A score of 70+ means a strong match; 50–70 is noticeable similarity with its own character; below 50 is a distant cousin.
What accords should I look for in a Jazz dupe?+
Prioritize these accords when evaluating a dupe: Aromatic (100%), Fresh Spicy (94%), Herbal (53%), Warm Spicy (49%). The closer a candidate's accord strengths match, the closer it'll smell.