Controversial
Jade GoodyEau de Toilette2008
Side by side
Controversial vs. Manifesto
Manifesto wears longer on skin, while Controversial projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Controversial | Manifesto | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2012 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Anne Flipo, Loc Dong |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Controversial
Floral
Tropical
Amber
Fruity
White Floral
Lactonic
Citrus
Patchouli
Manifesto
Vanilla
Woody
Powdery
Green
White Floral
Fruity
Aromatic
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Red Berries
—Heart
FrangipaniTiare Flower
Jasmine"JasmineLily of the Valley
Base
AmberPatchouli
Tonka BeanSandalwoodCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Controversial | Manifesto | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Some fragrances flirt. This one commits. Sweet enough to charm, dark enough to linger, that patchouli base is the whole point, not an afterthought. Wear it when you want to be remembered.Controversial
If you want something that announces itself without screaming, Manifesto delivers. The blackcurrant-bergamot opening is tart enough to catch attention, but the jasmine-tonka drydown keeps things.Manifesto