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Accords
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Perfumers
Manifesto l'Elixir
Elixirfeminine
Created by Anne Flipo, Loc Dong
Manifesto l'Elixir by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Manifesto l'Elixir was 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.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
100%
Win
22%
Spr
12%
Sum
77%
Fall
Day & Night
53%
Day
88%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
2,575 votes
4.15
Love it
1.1k43%
Like it
1.1k43%
OK
592%
Dislike
30612%
Hate it
100%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 10 community opinions from Reddit
8.2
/ 10 community score
The community views Manifesto l'Elixir as a sophisticated, richer variation of the original that excels as an elegant evening fragrance. It's praised for its depth, sweetness without stickiness, and impressive compliment-generating ability, making it ideal for special occasions and cooler weather wear.
Strengths
- Deeper and richer than original Manifesto
- Extremely wearable and elegant
- Highly complimented fragrance
- Sweet without being sticky
Weaknesses
- Heavier formulation may not suit warm weather
- Less versatile than the original for daytime wear
Best for
Night outEvening wearCooler seasonsSpecial occasions
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
