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Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto vs Lattafa Perfumes Affection
Affection is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
Black CurrantBergamotGreen Notes
Heart
Jasmine SambacLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodCedar
Accords
Vanilla
100%
Woody
72%
Fruity
59%
Powdery
59%
White floral
55%
Green
54%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Manifesto by Yves Saint Laurent is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Manifesto was launched in 2012. Manifesto was created by Anne Flipo and Loc Dong. Top notes are Black Currant, Bergamot and Green Notes; 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.
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Notes
Top
PistachioHazelnutBlack Currant
Heart
LactonesJasmineLily of the ValleyRaspberry
Base
LactonesVanillaTonka Bean
Accords
Vanilla
100%
Nutty
84%
Woody
79%
Sweet
60%
White floral
58%
Green
53%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallwinter
About
Affection by Lattafa Perfumes is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Affection was launched in 2024. Top notes are Pistachio, Hazelnut and Black Currant; middle notes are Lactones, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and Raspberry; base notes are Lactones, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
Notes in Common
29% sharedShared (4)
Black CurrantLily-of-the-ValleyVanillaTonka Bean
Only in Manifesto
BergamotGreen NotesJasmine SambacSandalwoodCedar
Only in Affection
PistachioHazelnutLactonesJasmineRaspberry
Rating
3.89vs4.11
Ratings
7,634vs1,256
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2012vs2024
Which should I buy?
Affection is the community's favourite of the two.
- Affection is rated higher by the community: 4.11 from 1,256 ratings, against 3.89 from 7,634.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Manifesto and "moderate" for Affection.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Manifesto is voted best for winter and fall; Affection for spring and fall.
- Yves Saint Laurent is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Lattafa Perfumes is budget (typically under $40).
Buy Affection if you want the higher-rated option; pick Manifesto if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.