Yves-Saint-Laurent

Manifesto l'Elixir

for women

Manifesto l'Elixir smells deep and bold with vanilla and powdery accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels easy to wear year-round from day to evening.

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Manifesto l'Elixir

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Vanilla 100%
Powdery 69%
White Floral 62%
Citrus 60%
Amber 55%
Woody 53%
Musky 52%
Tuberose 45%
Balsamic 45%
Floral 45%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Vanilla, Powdery, and White Floral) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Vanilla, Powdery, White Floral, and Citrus among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.

Projection

With Vanilla, Powdery, White Floral, and Citrus among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.

Overview

Manifesto l'Elixir by Yves Saint Laurent is a Amber Floral fragrance for women.Manifesto l'Elixirwas launched in 2013. Manifesto l'Elixir was created by Anne Flipo and Loc Dong. Top notes are Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Heliotrope, Jasmine Sambac and Tuberose; base notes are Vanilla, Cashmere Wood and Ambroxan.Yves Saint Laurent’s fragrance Manifesto from 2012 got its first flanker announced for September 2013. Manifesto l'Elixir is intense and passionate version of the original, characterized as "a veritable alchemy of dazzling sensuality." (source)The composition is floriental – woody, opening with sour citrus blend of bergamot and mandarin. The combination of Arabian Sambac jasmine, heliotrope and tuberose absolute in the heart leads to the warm base of cashmere, vanilla and ambergris (ambroxan).Actress Jessica Chastain represents a femme fatale in the advertising campaign for the new fragrance. She is photographed by Max Vadukul. The fragrance is available as 30, 50 and 90 ml Eau de Parfum.

Quick answers

Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.

Is Manifesto l'Elixir office-safe?
With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
Best season
Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
Where to try it
Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.

Buying advice in plain language

If you are deciding on Manifesto l'Elixir, start with wear context instead of hype. Ask where you will use it most: office, casual daytime, or evening social settings. That single choice filters almost every buying decision because freshness, sweetness, and projection read very differently depending on environment.

Then use this page in three steps. First, scan the notes and accord profile to understand the scent direction. Second, check longevity and projection hints to estimate how it may behave on your skin. Third, open one or two comparisons to see trade-offs against similar perfumes. This avoids buying a fragrance that is good in isolation but wrong for your routine.

A practical shortlist is one signature scent plus one contrast option from the same brand family. That gives flexibility without over-collecting. If Manifesto l'Elixir fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.