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    Side by side

    Manifesto vs. Nuit

    Manifesto by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

    Manifesto

    Yves Saint Laurent
    Eau de Parfum2012
    Very similar
    Nuit by Zara bottle

    Nuit

    Zara
    Eau de Parfum2013
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Manifesto vs. Nuit
    ManifestoNuit
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20122013
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerAnne Flipo, Loc Dong—
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Manifesto

    Vanilla
    Woody
    Powdery
    Green
    White Floral
    Fruity
    Aromatic
    Sweet

    Nuit

    Amber
    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Woody
    Powdery
    Fruity
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top—
    Bergamot
    Heart
    Jasmine"JasmineLily of the Valley
    RosewoodBig Strawberry
    Base
    Tonka BeanSandalwoodCedarwood
    VanillaAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Manifesto vs. Nuit
    ManifestoNuit
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    The strawberry-rosewood combo shouldn't work this well at this price. It does. Zara proved affordable doesn't mean forgettable. Nuit earns its place in any rotation.Nuit