The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
Jazz launched in 2010 from Kedra Hart's Les Bohèmes collection, a fragrance line built around the decadence of 1920s perfume. Its name points toward the swagger and nocturnal glamour of jazz rather than a literal club scent. The composition starts with Red Mandarin Orange, then gathers three distinct jasmine expressions around Egyptian Jasmine Absolute, Star Jasmine, and Orange Blossom. Nutmeg brings a dry warmth, while Sandalwood anchors the white floral heart. Hart's stated aim was rich, ultra decadent natural essence, shamelessly heavy, with the theatrical density associated with perfume's Golden Age.
What makes Jazz compelling is the collision of three jasmine facets rather than one neat floral idea. Egyptian Jasmine Absolute brings an indolic depth, Star Jasmine adds a clean green brightness, and Orange Blossom lends a polished, citrus-floral lift. Sandalwood gives those florals a creamy, woody foundation instead of letting them feel airy or weightless. Nutmeg supplies the pinch of warm spice that keeps the composition from becoming a pretty bouquet. Together, they create a contrast at the center: white floral radiance on top, smooth wood and spice underneath.
The evolution
Jazz begins with the clean snap of Red Mandarin Orange, bright enough to sharpen the jasmine before its richer facets take hold. As the citrus recedes, Egyptian Jasmine Absolute becomes the main character, its creamy white flowers carrying a darker, almost skin-warm depth. Star Jasmine keeps the floral side clear and energetic, while Orange Blossom adds lustrous brightness. Nutmeg introduces a dry, aromatic warmth, then Sandalwood slowly takes control, leaving the jasmine plush and grounded. By the later hours, the composition reads less like fresh flowers and more like polished wood, spice, and lingering jasmine skin. Expect a moderate trail and a 4-6 hour wear, with the woody floral mood still close and recognizable.
Cultural impact
Jazz carries the brand's stated fascination with the 1920s Golden Age of perfume, translating that era's decadent, natural-essence-rich language into a modern unisex composition. Its Los Angeles atelier roots and Jitterbug reference give it a Hollywood register, but the cultural claim stays grounded in its vintage styling, theatrical name, and emphasis on personal expression.
The House
Opus OilsOpus Oils is a perfume atelier and custom fragrance studio operating from Hollywood, California. Founded by industry veteran Kedra Hart, the studio specializes in bespoke scent creation alongside a collection of original fragrances. The Jitterbug Perfume Parlour, located at 1703 North Kenmore Avenue, functions as the brand's appointment-only workshop where clients engage in hands-on fragrance design sessions. Hart's background includes development work at The Apothecary counter within Barneys New York in Beverly Hills, experience that shaped her approach to scent curation and formulation. The studio's portfolio spans multiple fragrance families, from dark gourmand compositions like Afraid of the Dark: Ode de Vampyre to tropical interpretations such as Island Girl: Tropique, which features Madagascar-sourced materials. Opus Oils positions itself within the custom fragrance segment, offering clients the opportunity to participate in constructing their own signatures through the studio's proprietary pre-blended base palette.
The Creator
Kedra HartHart bridges classical perfumery foundations with a distinctly Southern California sensibility. She favors high-quality naturals, drawn to the complexity and unpredictability they bring to a composition.
