The line, compared

Every Manifesto, compared

4 fragrances in Yves Saint Laurent’s Manifesto line, from 2012 to 2015. Ratings, lasting power and season come from wearers’ votes; accords show what each one adds to the original.

Most worn: Manifesto7,634 ratings
Highest rated: Manifesto l'Elixir4.16 of 5
Longest lasting: Manifesto l'Elixir7.2 of 10

The original

Manifesto

Launched: 2012
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Rating: 3.89 · 7,634 ratings
Lasting power: 6.3 of 10
Best in: winter, fall
Most wearers say: feminine

Leads with vanilla, woody, fruity.

Manifesto l'Elixir

Launched: 2013
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Rating: 4.16 · 2,578 ratings
Lasting power: 7.2 of 10
Best in: winter
Most wearers say: feminine

Keeps the original's vanilla and powdery at its core.

Manifesto L’Eclat

Launched: 2014
Concentration: Eau de Toilette
Rating: 4.03 · 961 ratings
Lasting power: 5.7 of 10
Best in: fall, spring
Most wearers say: feminine

Keeps the original's vanilla and white floral at its core.

Manifesto Le Parfum

Launched: 2015
Concentration: Parfum
Rating: 4.33 · 489 ratings
Lasting power: 6.9 of 10
Best in: winter, fall
Most wearers say: feminine

Adds amber and warm spicy to the original's profile.