Fragrances inspired by Manifesto l'Elixir Eau de Parfum
The original
Manifesto l'Elixir
Yves Saint Laurent
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Manifesto l'Elixir and Katarina Light Blue are strikingly similar, both leaning heavily on a creamy vanilla and powdery profile.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Heliotrope, Vanilla, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds cashmeran and orange, drops ambroxan and cashmere wood
Choose Katarina Light Blue when
You're on a tight budget but want a similar scent.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Vanilla, Mandarin, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds almond and cashmeran, drops ambroxan and bergamot
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Cashmere Wood, Vanilla, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds almond and cedar, drops ambroxan and bergamot
What they share
Shares 4 of its 11 notes, including Heliotrope, Vanilla, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds amber and hazelnut, drops ambroxan and bergamot
What they share
Shares 4 of its 14 notes, including Heliotrope, Vanilla, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds amber and cashmeran, drops ambroxan and bergamot
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Cashmere Wood, Vanilla, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds almond and cedar, drops ambroxan and bergamot
What they share
Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Bergamot, Mandarin, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds amber and musk, drops ambroxan and cashmere wood
What they share
Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Heliotrope, Vanilla, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds blackcurrant and cashmeran, drops ambroxan and cashmere wood
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.