Manifesto L’Eclat

To start off this review I just want to take a moment to comment on how much I love the shape of this perfume bottle. I don't know about you lovely people but regardless of how good a perfume smells if I do not like the bottle it makes it really hard for me to use the fragrance because I always like to create a beautiful display. I finally blind bought this perfume online after no luck of finding it in any store to sample. This fragrance had been on my wish list for a very long time. I really tried to love the original and elixir because those were the only ones I could find in store, but were just too sweet for me! I do like gourmands, but really classy well done ones that are not screechy/headache inducing. With that being said, I'm not saying the original wasn't well done but it was just too sweet for me making the L'eclat a better option for me. L'eclat, although similar to the other manifestos has the green notes in it that balance it more and stops it from being so sweet. Upon initial spray the perfume is a bit loud and sharp, however after a minute or so this perfume turned into the most beautiful, comforting, classy, feminine scent. Indeed this fragrance is the sparkling, luminous, and fresher one out of the three. I absolutely adore L'eclat! This fragrance is the most beautiful balance between sweet and fresh. Sensual and warm, I think this fragrance is actually perfect for the entire year. I understand why others might not prefer it in the winter because maybe it might not be as bold, but I think a double spritz will make it bold enough and sometimes I actually do love a fragrance that doesn't project as much silage. I enjoy only having those who get close to me smell it. It creates more intimate moments. Although silage isn't as strong in colder weather, in the summer I believe it would be just perfect and I cant wait to use it in warmer weather. L'eclat reminds me of a fragrance that leaves your trail lingering and those who smelt you still remembering you. Perfect for a first date! I'm so happy to have discovered and be a part of fragrantica. I really appreciate all the useful reviews all members leave to help others as this was a blind buy for me and I am very happy. I believe that I have totally found a gem and will buy another back up bottle just in case I struggle getting it again. xx

L’Eclat is a lovely new addition to the Manifesto family. It’s quite an unusual fragrance; feminine and subtle, yet very recognisable with a nice modern edge. Whereas the original Manifesto, as well as the Elixir edition are both very sweet, with a dominant powdery vanilla note; L’Eclat offers a good balance of sweet and fresh. This version is a lot lighter, more versatile and easier to wear. If you find the previous two a little too sweet and heavy- this EDT edition might be perfect for you. The opening of L’Eclat is absolutely divine. It’s very distinctively aromatic, sweet and green all at the same time. In fact, if the opening notes persisted throughout the entire composition, this would probably be one of my favourite fragrances of all time. It’s a real shame that the scent dries down so quickly... The transition from the opening to the drydown is so quick, that I’m not really picking up on the heart notes in-between. There are some soft floral accords lingering in the background (namely freesia and orange blossom), but they are very faint. The drydown is still very pleasant, with the familiar vanilla and tonka bean smoothed out with cashmere and sandalwood. It’s sweet and powdery, and very light, with a hint of something fresh to keep it interesting. It’s recognisably from the ‘Manifesto’ family, but a little shier and gentler than its antecedents. The only real criticism I have of this is the longevity, which isn't great (the scent becomes very faint after 2-3 hours). Thankfully I got the largest bottle, so I can keep respraying just to get to smell the divine opening... Also, I normally don’t go into price tags, but this time, I have to say I was surprised. A full, 90ml bottle of this version was cheaper than the smallest bottle of the original Manifesto (at a full price before reduction), so it might be worth looking into. I strongly recommend this to all the Manifesto fans; but also to those who are just looking for a lovely, soft and sweet fragrance for the spring and summer months. :) ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ

I love all things YSL Manifesto but this one in particular stands out and is adored! It has the same amazing fluffy vanilla, the same tangy lime and neroli, the same weighty and grounded sandlewood. The difference could be in the green tea but it's not the same green tea you find in Flowerbomb or Elizabeth Arden Green Teas. It's more aromatic. And there is some note of sugar water, like the kind you might use to make homemade lemonade in the summer with freshly squeezed lemons. It's sweet for sure but not overpowering or heavy. And it doesn't last the whole time, it's just in the opening. The dry down gets back to the more traditional Manifesto which is totally fine with me since, as I said, I love it. They all wear so well and fit plenty of occasions and seasons. I know this seems to many to be a spring/summer flanker, and I can see why since it does feel lighter than the original, but I'd also argue that if you only wanted one Manifesto, this would be an excellent choice and could be worn year round with no problem. This scent makes me happy, makes people around me happy, it represents me well, light but interesting and substantial. Beautifully composed and always makes me want more. My one and only issue is that of all of them, this Manifesto lasts the least amount of time on my skin and requires the most frequent re-application. Yes, I enjoy the opening notes so much that it doesn't bother me to smell them over and over again, but, it is hard to profess my love for such a divine scent when I can't wholeheartedly endorse it's quality. I am certain YSL can find a way to increase its endurance. Once they have done that, I can give a 10/10. Until then, I still give this a very stron 9/10!

It actually smells like a lighter, smoother version of Armani's Si to me, Si with the sharp edges filed down (both are sweet vanillas with a 'crisp & clean' woody/green aspect, note that they share alot of notes in common too), crossed with the regular Manifesto. It is also vaguely reminiscent of Dior Addict 2012, but minus the depth and darkness...this fragrance is all about light and tenderness. It was love at first sniff! But when it got difficult to find, I went for Si instead. It's that clean, green feel to it contrasting with the loveliest syrupy vanilla that got me hooked...it has this beautiful, ethereal vibe. If I am to be completely honest, Manifesto L'Eclat smells better than Si (going by smell alone)...and it's not easy to admit that as Si is my signature! If this was more widely available, more concentrated and had better staying power, it would be my signature instead of Si. Now, Si may be abit rougher around the edges and abit less refined, but it wins in the sillage/longevity and availability departments, hands down. Si is also more 'bang for my buck' because I don't need to spray much, it's more potent and has more presence, whilst Manifesto L'eclat is more discrete and delicate, too balanced and peaceful to make a statement. But by itself, L'Eclat's longevity is not too shabby, 7-8 hours when I tested it on my skin, with soft-moderate sillage... gets close to the skin sooner than I prefer though. I personally wouldn't wear this in summer due to the sweetness (we get really warm, sweaty summers here), and it's too delicate for the dead of winter ...but it's perfect for spring, fall, and winter's early days.

I love this! The opening is very interesting with the tea and green notes combined with vanilla. It is fresh and inviting but cool at first. The dry down is exquisite and quite different to the opening. It reminds me of a much more gentle pure poison and I really want to re-purchase pure poison now because this is so good! The dry-down is a warm and cuddly vanilla-floral. It really is a skin-scent but I think that's what's great about it - you can smell like sexy pure poison only for people you actually WANT to smell you, rather than smelling delicious to everybody you pass. Think a day or work appropriate version of pure poison that gives you more of a refreshing feeling because of the tea. It smells very expensive and even though the opening is quite unusual and different to other perfumes, it somehow reminds me of something from the past. I'm not sure exactly what it reminds me of but it brings back happy memories. Sadly this seems to have been discontinued and it is not that easy to find any more. I got a bottle for a reasonable price but I will probably not repurchase unless it is still available in many years for the same kind of price.