Description

Maison Margiela’s Replica Jazz Club Eau de Toilette transports you to a plush leather armchair in a dimly lit Brooklyn speakeasy, surrounded by smooth jazz, worn wood, cigars, and old-fashioned cocktails. Created by perfumer Aliénor Massenet and released in 2013 as part of the Replica line, Jazz Club masterfully captures the mood of late-night intimacy with a blend of rum, tobacco, and vanilla accords.

The scent opens with a spicy-citrus introduction: pink pepper, primofiore lemon, and neroli oil burst forward with brightness, mimicking the sparkle of freshly mixed drinks. The pink pepper adds a lightly piquant flair, while neroli lends a clean floral touch.

At the heart of Jazz Club lies the true spirit of the bar—rum absolute, clary sage, and Java vetiver oil. The rum is warm and syrupy, clary sage herbal and dry, and vetiver brings a dark, earthy edge that grounds the composition. The interplay of these notes conjures the smell of polished wood soaked in decades of music and laughter.

The base is a rich, comforting trio: tobacco leaf absolute, styrax resin, and vanilla bean. The tobacco gives the scent its unmistakable smoky signature—soft and sweet, never ashy or abrasive. Vanilla rounds out the profile with a creamy finish, and styrax adds a balsamic, slightly leathery undertone.

This is a scent that leans masculine but wears beautifully as a unisex option for those who appreciate moody, boozy compositions. It doesn’t shout, but it speaks with confidence.

Fragrance Notes

• Top Notes: Pink Pepper, Primofiore Lemon, Neroli Oil
• Heart Notes: Rum Absolute, Clary Sage, Java Vetiver Oil
• Base Notes: Tobacco Leaf Absolute, Styrax Resin, Vanilla Bean

Performance

• Longevity: 6–7 hours on average
• Projection: Moderate—enough to be noticed without being overwhelming
• Sillage: Intimate to moderate—lingers softly, especially in cooler weather

Jazz Club isn’t a powerhouse scent in terms of projection, but its warmth and complexity more than compensate, especially when worn in close quarters or indoors.

Who Is It For?

• Those who love warm, boozy, smoky fragrances
• Anyone seeking a night-out scent that’s classy but laid-back
• Ideal for wearers who enjoy a masculine-leaning profile with sensual softness

Whether you’re dressed in leather or layered in wool, Jazz Club enhances an aura of cool sophistication.

When to Wear

Best for fall and winter, and ideal for evening wear. Think:

• Jazz bars
• Intimate dinners
• Art galleries and rooftop lounges

Why You’ll Love It

• Evocative Storytelling: Smells like its name and setting.
• Versatile for Evenings: Works across casual to semi-formal settings.
• Smooth & Refined: Tobacco and rum never smelled this classy.

References

• Fragrantica: Jazz Club by Maison Margiela
• Maison Margiela Official: Replica Jazz Club
• Sephora: Maison Margiela Replica Jazz Club

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