Yves Saint Laurent 2013 EDP

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Manifesto l'Elixir

by Loc Dong , Anne Flipo

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Yves Saint Laurent Manifesto l'Elixir is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Loc Dong and Anne Flipo. Manifesto l'Elixir opens with Bergamot and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Tuberose, and Heliotrope, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Vanilla, and Ambroxan. Yves Saint Laurent's Manifesto l'Elixir carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

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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  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
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Manifesto l'Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Manifesto L'Elixir unfolds with a bright, zesty burst of mandarin and bergamot, quickly softening into a velvety heart of jasmine, creamy tuberose, and powdery heliotrope. The opulent vanilla base is plush and sweet, laced with the soft embrace of cashmere wood and a subtle, lingering warmth from ambroxan. It’s a rich, sensual journey from start to finish, a true vanilla bomb with floral elegance.

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