Question 1

What's the difference between N°101 Silk and Manifesto?

Accepted Answer

N°101 Silk is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Stradivarius (2019) dominated by Almond accords. Manifesto is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Yves Saint Laurent (2012) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 5 accords: Fruity, White Floral, Vanilla, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, N°101 Silk or Manifesto?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, N°101 Silk scores 4.35/5 vs Manifesto at 3.89/5. Manifesto's standout strength: Versatile fragrance suitable for multiple seasons. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do N°101 Silk and Manifesto smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 5 accords, including Fruity, White Floral, Vanilla, Sweet, Aromatic. Manifesto: Manifesto by YSL appears in the community as a well-regarded fragrance that collectors include in their seasonal rotations, particularly for cooler months and special occasions.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, N°101 Silk or Manifesto?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits N°101 Silk vs Manifesto?

Accepted Answer

N°101 Silk scores highest for fall wear; Manifesto scores highest for all seasons wear. N°101 Silk leans daytime, Manifesto leans daytime.

N°101 Silk vs Manifesto

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to N°101 Silk (2)

Unique to Manifesto (8)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Manifesto

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Attribute	N°101 Silk	Manifesto
Brand	Stradivarius	Yves Saint Laurent
Year	2019	2012
Rating	4.35	3.89
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	3	9