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    Alien Essence Absolue vs. Manifesto Le Parfum

    Strikingly similar
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    Manifesto Le Parfum rates higher with the community, while Alien Essence Absolue wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Alien Essence Absolue vs. Manifesto Le Parfum
    Alien Essence AbsolueManifesto Le Parfum
    ConcentrationAbsoluParfum
    Launched20122015
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerDominique RopionAnne Flipo, Loc Dong
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Alien Essence Absolue

    Amber
    Vanilla
    Balsamic
    White Floral
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy
    Woody

    Manifesto Le Parfum

    Amber
    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Woody
    Iris
    White Floral
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    JasmineHeliotropeIris
    Bergamot
    Heart
    CashmeranMyrrh
    IrisJasmine
    Base
    VanillaWhite Amber
    Tonka BeanBenzoinSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Alien Essence Absolue vs. Manifesto Le Parfum
    Alien Essence AbsolueManifesto Le Parfum
    Score4/54.5/5
    Longevity10+ hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The jasmine here is unapologetic. Not aggressive, just present. It doesn't ask permission. Some people find that overwhelming. Those people haven't yet felt how the vanilla underneath makes it feel.Alien Essence Absolue
    YSL made a bold move with Manifesto Le Parfum, a higher concentration that leans into the house's audacious side. If you've found some YSL fragrances too polite, this one draws a line.Manifesto Le Parfum