Manifesto by Yves Saint Laurent

Does anyone confirm what I smelled? The vanilla smells about 90% like Black Opium, which makes sense since it’s from the same house. I’m not sure if the tester was faulty or super macerated, but it constantly reminded me of BO (minus the coffee). Does anyone know if they actually delisted it? 🤔

Exquisite, refined, and super sophisticated. It manages to step away from heavy trends. It’s for someone comfortable with being different. I even like it more than L’Elixir (which I also bought). It’s clearly a winter scent, better for the night. Delicate with average longevity; nowadays, perfumes that last from morning to night are few and far between. And I love the bottle.

My grandma had a small 3ml tester of Manifiesto on her nightstand, and I was blown away. I smelled it and thought, ‘this is such a special scent.’ It’s been a long time since something like this happened to me… Definitely mine. 🍷

It’s very similar to Dolce & Gabbana The One Intense and Illa Laços. Are they the same? No, but they share the same vibe: a vanilla for an elegant, intense woman. It’s not for those looking for something subtle. I like it, but it needs to be quite cold so it doesn’t feel heavy on me. The Millanel alternative is very well done for those who wanted to try this.

Where do I start? I’ll be brief: it’s seductive and super elegant. The vanilla is very present but not heavy at all, and the amber is what gives it personality. This fragrance makes me feel like I’m in Paris.

To seduce: spectacular scent and trail, lasts forever, and you can smell it when you move. It’s heavy, super feminine, and attracts everyone; I’ve received so many compliments asking what I’m wearing. Incredible for all seasons, a true powerhouse. I love it.

Manifesto is a tribute to elegance, femininity, and sophistication. It opens fruity, moves into an elegant and seductive floral heart, and settles on a creamy sandalwood and vanilla base that gives it a powdery touch. It’s one of the most exquisite and subtle vanillas I own. Sweet in just the right amount, pleasant, and enveloping, totally addictive. I love gourmand and sweet scents, but sometimes the intense ones tire me out; this is perfectly balanced and never annoying. It’s very feminine, elegant, coquettish, and refined, with a sweet, tender, and sensual side, yet delicate and never invasive. It attracts subtly. In short: a lot, but not too much. If you like sweets and don’t own it, you’re missing out in the perfume world.

What can I say about this perfume that does it justice? That it’s another YSL masterpiece? That even though it’s woody, it blends perfectly with black currant and vanilla? That it’s an ode to elegance? That it’s splendidly sophisticated? Nothing is enough. Manifesto says I am unique and powerful, the most sensual, the brightest star, all that and more in a bottle shaped like a woman. In short, it’s on a higher step reserved for the best.

It was a blind buy. To my nose, it smells like Nivea vanilla body cream; over time, the sweetness of the black currant comes out more, and the bergamot goes unnoticed. It’s an ode to mature, powdery, creamy, and woody vanilla, accompanied by white flowers that create a creamy and powdery masterpiece. Very delicious once it settles and leaves that cream scent.

I bought it two years ago at 28 in winter and couldn’t stand it. Today, at 30 and in spring with the heat, I tried it again to see how it changes with the season and temperature. I was surprised by how it manifests now: I feel that creamy vanilla from the reviews and add a small warm floral note that invites you to get closer. It’s warm, subtle, yet potent.

My skin is very particular and I can’t change it. The perfume gets ‘eaten’ by it, leaving only a very faint creamy vanilla trail perceptible at skin level after two hours. I can’t notice anything special or anything that truly captivated me.

A sober and exceptional scent: it opens with an elegant fruity note that transitions into a soft floral heart without being intrusive, enhanced by a sweet touch from the creaminess of sandalwood and vanilla. The base has a slight powdery nuance that adds maturity; I see this as ideal for those over 35, seductive and perfect for romantic dates or special nights. Its projection isn’t beastly but leaves a trail and lasts a long time. In short: soft, discreet, elegant, and very pleasant. I absolutely love it.

Literal is very beautiful, although it doesn’t seem youthful… well, I like it. I tried it today and it opens with a totally addictive citrus note that fills emotional voids, something that already happened with Black Opium and other YSL perfumes. I think it has that spark that reminds me of the brand, since the few I’ve tried have something in common, even though the essence changes. At first, it seems sour or not very sweet, but over time it becomes sweet, like a latte, approaching the vibe of Wanted Girl but without the marked tonka vanilla note. It recalls Amethyste by Ulric de Varens in its initial sweet coffee and vanilla notes, then moves to finishes that, from time to time, remind me of Good Girl, but it’s much softer and flirty, leaving me chilled. It surpasses that scent by a mile. It’s elegant, sweet, and versatile; I see it more for cold climates, even more than Black Opium, for day and night. It also has similarities to Dancing Night, but with more softness. For now, these are my first impressions; I’ll update the review when I know it better, but I’d rate the age range as twenty and up, for formal or semi-formal settings. It doesn’t bother or annoy anyone. I would definitely buy it. By the way, does the bottle look like a candy?

A vanilla perfume with powdery touches of white flowers. It presents a sweet scent, with an ethereal vanilla that gives way to a very feminine, spicy jasmine. I didn’t pick up on the woods. It’s quite linear, but lasts hours on the skin and has a good trail. In my humble opinion, it’s not made for young people; it has the character for a mature, effortlessly stylish woman. It’s out of place and clashes at formal events or galas. It’s perfect for wearing to work or going out for drinks with friends. Those who perceive the scent find it gentle. It’s not revolutionary nor will it generate hatred. In short: a pleasant and well-structured fragrance. The downside is that it gets confused with other vanilla scents, but so what? It produces a lot of well-being to wear it. That said, it’s for use in cold temperatures; in spring or summer, with the heat, it gets distorted.

I tried it because of the wonderful reviews it has, and I ended up with one of my biggest disappointments in the world of perfumes. To put it briefly, the first thing I thought of was grandma’s talcum powder and urine. I don’t know why it sat so badly with my nose, but I would definitely recommend not buying it without trying it first; it’s not for everyone.