Elizabeth Arden · 1996
5th Avenue
Longevity
Long-lasting5-8 hours
Projection
CloseArm's length
Polarising
Mixed
Fresh lilac and jasmine, softly powdery musk
Scent Notes
Floral
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About This Perfume
5th Avenue by Elizabeth Arden is a Floral fragrance for women. 5th Avenue was launched in 1996. The nose behind this fragrance is Ann Gottlieb. Top notes are Lime (Linden Blossom), Lily-of-the-Valley, Lilac, Magnolia, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Jasmine, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Bulgarian Rose, Peach, Violet, Carnation and Nutmeg; base notes are Musk, Iris, Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla and Cloves. 5th Avenue is a world-famous street; it is a symbol of wealth, imagination that has turned into reality. This is a fragrance for a woman who possesses a sense of style, a woman which is intelligent, successful, elegant, and easily walks between luxurious showcases, feeling good in her own skin. The top notes are lilac, linden blossom, dewy magnolia, mandarin and bergamot. The heart notes are Bulgarian pink violet, ylang-ylang, jasmine, Indian tuberose, peach, carnation and nutmeg. The base is composed of amber, Tibetan musk, sandalwood, iris and vanilla. The fragrance was created by Ann Gotlieb in 1996.
Projection
Close
Gender lean
Leans feminine
The verdict
Best for
Elizabeth Arden is a heritage American beauty house whose fragrance line is overwhelmingly feminine (41 of 41 live pieces at Scendira). The dominant family is fresh (24 pieces), with floral and gourmand at 8 each, top accords across the range are floral, fresh, sweet, fruity, green and citrus. Prices are firmly in the accessible tier, the range averages about $33, with entries starting at $11.89. Standout live picks: Always Red (sweet berry jam with rosy florals and warm praline, $24.49), White Tea Eau de Parfum (sunlit white tea with crisp citrus breeze and soft powder, $95), Sunflowers Sunrise (sunlit melon and orange with sweet florals, $16.79), Pretty Eau de Cologne (chilled watermelon and peach fruit soda, $23.39), and Provocative Interlude (sweet floral powder with mango blossom and white chocolate, $41.99).
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