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Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto l'Elixir vs Michael Kors Wonderlust
Manifesto l'Elixir for the community favourite, Wonderlust for the value.
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Notes
Top
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
HeliotropeJasmine SambacTuberose
Base
VanillaCashmere WoodAmbroxan
Accords
Vanilla
100%
Powdery
69%
White floral
62%
Citrus
59%
Amber
55%
Woody
52%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
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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Notes
Top
Almond MilkBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
HeliotropeJasmine SambacCarnation
Base
SandalwoodCashmere WoodBenzoin
Accords
Almond
100%
Woody
88%
Powdery
86%
Floral
81%
White floral
73%
Vanilla
71%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallspringsummer
About
Wonderlust by Michael Kors is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Wonderlust was launched in 2016. Wonderlust was created by Aurélien Guichard, Honorine Blanc and Alexis Grugeon. Top notes are Almond Milk, Bergamot and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Heliotrope, Jasmine Sambac and Carnation; base notes are Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood and Benzoin. The concept of “escape” is central to the WONDERLUST story, Michael Kors told WWD. This story, he elaborated, includes a corresponding ad and video campaign depicting the face of the scent: a gold, sequined-dress-clad Lily Aldridge, in an unknown far-flung locale. She is escaping from a yacht into a small speedboat with her paramour, Dutch model Wouter Peelen, into a rose-fueled sunset. As a game on words, Wanderlust (which denotes a great wish of travelling) is the desire for escape in Kors’ collection. The campaign was developed by Mario Testino. The composition of the new fragrance was created in partnership with Firmenich by perfumers Honorine Blanc and Aurelien Guichard, as gourmand (a synthetic note with “edible,” sweet qualities). The focus lies on the dianthus flower to give Wonderlust the feel of an almond milk that’s been blended with a “spicy, creamy floral.” Top notes of almond milk are accompanied by heliotrope placed at the hart of the fragrance. The base of the composition provides benzoin, a natural resin from Thailand leaving the impression of warmth, and the spicy sweetness of cinnamon. “I wanted something that’s feminine, not in an insipid way, but in a streamlined, modern way. It’s the same way with the gourmand. The almond milk has something delicious, but not edible or sticky,” the designer continued. “Our girl is looking for a way to experience and have fun but stay within her world.” – as explained by Michael Kors. MICHAEL KORS WONDERLUST will be available at the price from $62 to $108, accompanied by rollerball flacons priced at $28 and perfumed shower gel priced at $48 starting from the beginning of August 2016.
Notes in Common
31% sharedShared (4)
BergamotHeliotropeJasmine SambacCashmere Wood
Only in Manifesto l'Elixir
Mandarin OrangeTuberoseVanillaAmbroxan
Only in Wonderlust
Almond MilkPink PepperCarnationSandalwoodBenzoin
Rating
4.16vs3.81
Ratings
2,578vs2,576
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2013vs2016
Which should I buy?
Manifesto l'Elixir for the community favourite, Wonderlust for the value.
- Manifesto l'Elixir is rated higher by the community: 4.16 from 2,578 ratings, against 3.81 from 2,576.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Manifesto l'Elixir and "moderate" for Wonderlust.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Manifesto l'Elixir versus "moderate" for Wonderlust.
- Manifesto l'Elixir is voted best for winter; Wonderlust for fall and spring.
- Yves Saint Laurent is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Michael Kors is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Manifesto l'Elixir if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Wonderlust if value for money matters most.