Yves-Saint-Laurent

Manifesto

for women

Manifesto smells fresh and airy with vanilla and woody accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels easy to wear year-round from day to evening.

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Manifesto

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%
Woody 73%
Fruity 59%
Powdery 59%
White Floral 55%
Green 53%
Aromatic 53%
Sweet 53%
Amber 47%
Warm Spicy 46%

Performance

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

Longevity

With Vanilla, Woody, Fruity, and Powdery among the strongest accord tags here, brighter, lighter families in this mix often fade sooner; reapply or keep a travel size if you want all-day presence.

Projection

With Vanilla, Woody, Fruity, and Powdery among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.

Overview

Manifesto by Yves Saint Laurent is a Amber Floral fragrance for women.Manifestowas launched in 2012. Manifesto was created by Anne Flipo and Loc Dong. Top notes are Black Currant, Green Notes and Bergamot; middle notes are Jasmine Sambac and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Cedar.Manifesto is a new women's perfume from Yves Saint Laurent, coming out on the market in late August 2012. The perfume is described as spontaneous, free spirited and courageous; a scent full of passion and emotion.The face of the perfume is actress Jessica Chastain, who declared: "Yves Saint Laurent is a brand that inspires me deeply. Since its creation, the brand has conveyed strong values that I cherish, such as unwavering commitment, absolute love and feminine audacity. The new fragrance is an emblem of it all."The composition is developed by Anne Flipo and Loc Dong. It starts off with fresh green wave, bergamot and black currant. The heart includes accords of white flowers such as Sambac jasmine and lily of the valley. The base is woody and slightly oriental and captures notes of cedar, sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean.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 office-safe?
Fresher, lighter profiles often feel easy in conservative offices at one spray.
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, 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 fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.