Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto
3.9
Overall
Accords
vanilla
woody
fruity
powdery
white floral
sweet
green
Notes Pyramid
Top
Black CurrantGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
Jasmine SambacLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodCedar
Pros & Cons
- ✅ Vanilla stays present through the drydown
- ✅ Lasts a full workday without reapplying
- ✅ White florals never become overwhelming
- ✅ Perfect balance between sweet and woody
- ✅ Jasmine and vanilla together is magic
- ❌ The green opening is too sharp for some
- ❌ Sillage could be stronger for loud occasions
- ❌ Lily of the valley is subtle, easy to miss
- ❌ Not as assertive as other YSL fragrances
- ❌ Some find the blackcurrant too tart
