Fragrances inspired by Manifesto Eau de Parfum
The original
Manifesto
Yves Saint Laurent
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla
The main difference
Without green notes
What they share
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds blueberry, drops blackcurrant and green notes
Our verdict
Manifesto by YSL and Sheikha by Orientica, while sharing a strong vanilla and woody base, diverge significantly in their overall impression.
What they share
Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Cedar, Sandalwood, Green Notes
The main difference
Adds cream
Choose Sheikha when
You're on a budget but want a vanilla fragrance.
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla
The main difference
Without green notes
Our verdict
Manifesto and Katarina Light Blue both aim for a woody vanilla profile, but differ in execution and price.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Vanilla, Bergamot, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds cashmeran and heliotrope, drops blackcurrant and cedar
Choose Katarina Light Blue when
You want a budget-friendly alternative to Manifesto.
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla
The main difference
Without green notes
What they share
Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds cedar and green notes, drops amber and apple
What they share
Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Cedar, Vanilla, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds marigold and musk, drops green notes and lily of the valley
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Yves Saint Laurent. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.