Manifesto L’Eclat vs Thé Matcha
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Manifesto L’Eclat takes 5 of 7 categories.
Manifesto L’EclatChoose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Thé MatchaChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Manifesto L’Eclat5/7
Thé Matcha2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Manifesto L’Eclat
- Community sentiment
- Manifesto L’Eclat
- Longevity
- Manifesto L’Eclat
- Sillage & projection
- Manifesto L’Eclat
- Value for money
- Thé Matcha
- Versatility
- Thé Matcha
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Manifesto L’Eclat
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Manifesto L’EclatYves Saint LaurentThé MatchaLe Monde GourmandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 951 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
3.65/ 5 · 495 votes
Have 61%Had 15%Want 25%
Category winnerManifesto L’EclatRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
951 votes
17%Love
45%Like
25%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
495 votes
Category winnerManifesto L’EclatMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityManifesto L’Eclat
SillageManifesto L’Eclat
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThé MatchaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
white floral92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
green69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
fresh83%
green65%
white floral48%
fresh spicy30%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Currant budsGreen TeaBergamotNeroli
Heart
JasmineOrange BlossomFreesiaRed Rose
Base
VanillaTonka BeanCashmere WoodSandalwood
Top15 to 30 minutes
Green Tea
Heart30 to 60 minutes
Freesia
Base1 to 2 hours
Amber
InformationalShared notesGreen Tea and Freesia. Durations are only published for Thé Matcha, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter63
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer88
Fall10
Winter6
Day100
Night5
Category winnerThé MatchaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,971
PerfumerAnne Flipo, Loc Dong
Launched—
Reviews86
Overall rank#9,665
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews70
Category winnerManifesto L’EclatHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYves Saint Laurent Manifesto L’Eclat is a crisp, sunlit spin on the sweet vanilla profile that made the original Manifesto line popular. It opens with an invigorating splash of iced green tea, tart blackcurrant buds, and sparkling bergamot that cuts through any heavy sweetness right away. As it settles on warm skin, c…
Reviews →Thé Matcha by Le Monde Gourmand offers a crisp, brisk splash of everyday refreshment. Despite the name, this fragrance skips thick, creamy tea powder and focuses instead on a brisk green tea note lifted by a bright citrus accord. A delicate heart of white floral freesia softens the blend, giving it a clean, post-showe…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Manifesto L’Eclat or Thé Matcha?
Manifesto L’Eclat takes 5 of 7 categories. Manifesto L’Eclat is rated 4.03/5 from 951 votes; Thé Matcha is rated 3.65/5 from 495 votes. Choose Manifesto L’Eclat for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Thé Matcha for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Manifesto L’Eclat or Thé Matcha?
Manifesto L’Eclat lasts longest (Manifesto L’Eclat 66/100, Thé Matcha 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Manifesto L’Eclat or Thé Matcha?
Manifesto L’Eclat projects furthest (Manifesto L’Eclat 63/100, Thé Matcha 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Manifesto L’Eclat and Thé Matcha smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and green accords. Common notes include Green Tea and Freesia.
Is Manifesto L’Eclat or Thé Matcha better for summer or winter?
For summer, Thé Matcha is the stronger pick. For winter, Manifesto L’Eclat is the stronger pick. Thé Matcha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Manifesto L’Eclat and Thé Matcha?
Manifesto L’Eclat has top notes of Currant buds, Green Tea, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Freesia and Red Rose, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood. Thé Matcha has top notes of Green Tea, heart notes of Freesia, a base of Amber.
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