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Golden Decade Eau de Parfum bottle Golden Decade EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2021 Year 2013
£ Price Tier ££
Manifesto l'Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle Manifesto l'Elixir EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Golden Decade EDP
A radiant white floral with creamy vanilla and a modern lavender twist, Golden Decade is a go-to budget pick for those seeking a versatile, elegant scent with designer vibes and impressive staying power.
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Our Verdict - Manifesto l'Elixir EDP
A vanilla-led powerhouse of a scent that YSL unforgivably discontinued. This 'elixir' version perfects the original, offering a rich, sophisticated, and undeniably sexy fragrance that still makes people fume over its demise. It’s got that 'IT' factor, a timeless blend that screams opulence.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Golden Decade EDP
Manifesto l'Elixir EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 100% vs 49%
Only in Manifesto l'Elixir
Bergamot 51%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 33% vs 32%
Only in Manifesto l'Elixir
Heliotrope 39% Tuberose 29%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 44% vs 45%
Only in Golden Decade
Musk 28% Cedar 28%
Only in Manifesto l'Elixir
Cashmere Wood 31% Ambroxan 24%

Accords

Golden Decade Manifesto l'Elixir
Vanilla
100%
95%
White Floral
62%
85%
Sweet
Powdery
69%
65%
Citrus
58%
55%
Aromatic
Amber
55%
Woody
52%
Musky
52%
Tuberose
45%
Balsamic
45%
Floral
45%
100%
White Floral shared
95%
62%
85%
69%
Citrus shared
65%
58%
55%
55%
52%
52%
45%
45%
45%

Performance

Golden Decade Manifesto l'Elixir
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Golden Decade

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The citrus and white florals make it vibrant and uplifting for spring, while the vanilla and warm musky base transition well into fall. It remains wearable in summer but the sweetness can be a bit much for high heat, and it is not quite rich enough for deep winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and inviting sweetness make it ideal for dates and casual outings, while its clean white floral tone is office-appropriate without being overwhelming. It is less suited to sporty or highly formal occasions.

Manifesto l'Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and rich, sweet profile make it less suitable for an office setting where subtlety is key. However, its sophisticated and sensual character, bolstered by strong performance, makes it perfect for dates, evening events, and formal gatherings, projecting confidence and allure.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean white floral, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Golden Decade EDP
Manifesto l'Elixir EDP
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