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Manifesto by Yves Saint Laurent — notes
Sparkling bergamot and blackcurrant lead to jasmine sambac and lily-of-the-valley, and cedar, sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean make the finish.
- House
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Concentration
- Eau de parfum
- Scento family
- Wood & Root
Notes
Notes as published by Selfridges, checked 20 October 2026.
Scento family
Wood & Root. Dry, creamy or earthy woods and roots: cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, oakmoss.
Secondary: Velvet Sweet. Edible warmth: vanilla, tonka, caramel, praline, coffee, cacao, honey and almond.
Scento reads it as a spring, summer and autumn scent for day and evening wear.
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About Yves Saint Laurent
French couture house with iconic fragrances for men and women.
Questions
What does Manifesto smell like?
Sparkling bergamot and blackcurrant lead to jasmine sambac and lily-of-the-valley, and cedar, sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean make the finish. Its character reads floral, sweet, woody and warm.
What are the top notes of Manifesto?
The top notes of Manifesto by Yves Saint Laurent are bergamot and blackcurrant. The heart opens to jasmine sambac and lily of the valley, and the base rests on cedarwood, sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean. Notes as published by Selfridges.
What family is Manifesto?
Scento places Manifesto in the Wood & Root family. Dry, creamy or earthy woods and roots: cedar, sandalwood, vetiver, patchouli, oakmoss. Its secondary family is Velvet Sweet: edible warmth: vanilla, tonka, caramel, praline, coffee, cacao, honey and almond.
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