Manifesto l'Elixir
vanilla up front, then powdery, settling into white floral.
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…
Noses: Loc Dong · Anne Flipo
Some retailer links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosure
Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
- Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
- Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Manifesto l'Elixir smell like?
vanilla up front, then powdery, settling into white floral. Dominant accords: vanilla, powdery, white floral.
What notes are in Manifesto l'Elixir?
Top: Bergamot, Mandarin Orange. Heart: Heliotrope, Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose. Base: Vanilla, Cashmere Wood, Ambroxan.
How long does Manifesto l'Elixir last?
Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Manifesto l'Elixir loud?
Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.
What season is Manifesto l'Elixir best for?
Winter is the top pick (48%). Fall is second at 37%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Manifesto l'Elixir?
Night wear leads at 62%. Day is a secondary pick at 38%.
Is Manifesto l'Elixir for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 85% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made Manifesto l'Elixir?
Composed by Loc Dong and Anne Flipo. Released in 2013.
Smells like this
Similar profile
Calvin Klein
Obsession Night Woman
Men · 2005
white floralcitrusamber7 shared accords, 4 shared notes
Loewe
Loewe 001 Woman
Men · 2016
woodypowderycitrus7 shared accords, 2 shared notes
Mugler
Alien Extraintense
Men · 2025
white floraltuberosewoody7 shared accords, 2 shared notes
Slava Zaitsev
Maroussia
Men · 1992
powderyamberwoody6 shared accords, 4 shared notes
Parfums de Marly
Valaya Exclusif
Men · 2025
powderycitrusalmond6 shared accords, 4 shared notes
Filippo Sorcinelli
Opus 1144
unisex · 2015
ambercitruspowdery6 shared accords, 4 shared notes
Wardrobe quiz · 15 questions · ~3 min
Does this earn a slot?
Fifteen questions on when you wear fragrance, what you skip, and what already works. Three explained picks before you blind-buy again.