Description
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.
The nose behind this fragrance is Ann Gottlieb.
TumbadaBreame – :
Such a classy and refined floral. Sweet, green, fresh, and slightly soapy. A beautiful combination of lily-of-the-valley, lime blossom, and lilac. Much love for this 90’s classic!
JeannieMer25 – :
I’ve not smelt the vintage. I probably don’t need to. This is pretty decent in it’s current state. A bit understated, but thoroughly enjoyable. Smells a bit synthetic all the way through, but beautiful nonetheless. I will say that this and its flankers impress me endlessly. This and Royale have to be the best fragrances for under $15
морковка – :
This one instantly transfers me to the 90s, when I was a kid. My Mom used it and I recently bought it for her as a gift. It hasn’t changed much.
I love 5th Avenue, although it’s not my style. It is elegant and sophisticated. I could imagine a successful, beautiful woman in her late 30s wearing it in the streets of New York, rushing to some meeting with a cup of coffee in her hand. This creamy floral is discreet, but not to be confused with shy – it is simply worn by a confident woman who doesn’t need all eyes on her, because she already has it all.
Mikelvaegt – :
This is my Mom`s favorite. She got a 30ml bottle ages ago – when it was new – from my stepfather, and as much as she loves it there`s not too much missing from it still, she always kept it for special occasions..I bought her a huge 125 bottle for her upcoming birthday, hope she`ll use it more often..:-D
I used to own a big bottle myself a few years ago, but used up maybe third of it then swapped it with a friend for something stronger. I barely recall any lily of the valley, more linden and magnolia, it was a pleasant, light, not too sweet or too citrusy for my taste anyway, something you could easily wear everyday as a daytime scent, but as pleasant as it was I found it also a bit too inoffensive, without any edge..I could smell it off a few women ever since and I still find it pleasant though.
tiger_rus – :
I have spent hundreds on perfumes just to have them pale in comparison to this fragrance…wow, a truly rare gem!
jbhfwekjjkvf – :
This perfume does not smell “old” – it smells classic. It’s a sweet, very floral and slightly fruity 90’s perfume. To me this smells pleasant and initially tends to be a bit sharp (could be the Lily of the Valley note), but soon settles into a slightly powdery feminine floral sweetness.
astyk – :
Everytime I pick up this perfume to spray it on, I get sad. Why you may ask? Well, I feel like this is such a timeless, elegant all around sophisticated perfume for it to be worth as little as it does today. Comparing to some perfumes out there in the retail market that should never be priced what they cost because they do not hold the standards for such expensive price tags. Does anyone understand my point? Lol sorry if I am babbling but whenever I wear this it last the whole day, plenty of compliments and believe it or not it puts me in a wonderful mood, like I behave better, I remain calmer etc. At the end of the day, I am just happy that it is there and not discontinued because I will always have bottles of it in my wardrobe.
Ecoke – :
If I had to describe this perfume in three words, I would say it’s “simple yet sophisticated”.
To me it feels clean and refreshing, in a classy sort of way.
The linden and LOTV provide a very present fresh opening that I sometimes struggle with(I typically don’t do well with fresh notes), but then it calms down about 20 minutes later to reveal a beautiful fresh-floral combination. I mainly get LOTV and lilac, with a strong support from linden and magnolia at this stage, which lasts about 3-4 hours.
The LOTV stays on throughout this perfume’s development, with some bit of amber, musk and maybe vanilla coming in the dry down.
I feel I need to be in the right mood to wear 5th Avenue, but I sometimes find myself reaching out for it during warm days for the office.
Will I re-purchase another bottle once my current one is done? No. I like a bit of extra kick in my fragrances. Between this and 5th Avenue Royale, I prefer the latter.
Vardan55 – :
The best ‘bang for your buck’ in the white floral category.
Worth having in anyones fragrance wardrobe. X
picasafire – :
Crazy fact: my mother hates this on me, she thinks I smell like an old lady (I’m biologically not an old lady). Oppositely, I feel like a very classy lady wearing this. I bought this online(mind you, I do most of my shopping online), because it was on sale and after some research, I found none of my collection has notes like it. It does smell really vintage and powdery.
saha782 – :
5th Avenue is an exceptionally elegant and refined crisp floral and a fantastic dichotomy between austerity and geniality.
The vintage formula was governed by honeyed linden blossom, rendering the overall composition both sweeter and richer, whereas the newer formula is luminous and invigorating, focusing more on the dewy green freshness of lily of the valley and the heady sweetness of lilac, with the delicate citric floralcy of magnolia and linden blossom playing supporting roles.
For the price, you’re not going to find a fragrance as versatile and high quality as 5th Avenue. Love it!
apteechko – :
I have to confess I love a scent of an adhesive tape (delicate cedar + vinyl). And 5-th Avenue smells like adhesive tape + linden blossom.
@ LisIrishFleur
There is many species of linden
small-leaved linden (Tilia cordata) (try White Musk by Body Shop – it’s close but not perfect, 5-th Avenue – the same)
large-leaved linden (Tilia platyphyllos) and American linden (Tilia americana) (try Sensational by Celine Dion)
silver linden- scented on a hot day (Tilia tomentosa) (try Inspire by Christina Aguillera)
I haven’t found linden soliflore yet.
Once my college wore White Musk and I scented a beautiful note of small-leaved linden from the distance. As I sniffed closely on my skin it was more like persian violets.
repairmesa – :
Is this a linden {Lime Blossom} Scent? If so, does it have linearity?
I had read that this smells like a softer Jessica McClintock with bit of lime. Sounds lovely. Would anyone say that is an accurate description?
I’m looking for an inexpensive linden Blossom or lime floral perfume for hot humid and menopausal summer. So, something with a bit of Silage/projection.
Thanks My Lovely Fellow Fragranticans.
UnuncCigBic – :
I’m not really great at reviewing a scent by its notes, so I won’t go into a pretentious diatribe to suggest that I’m an expert. Far from it. I’m better at using words and feelings as descriptions, and how a fragrance affects me personally because that’s really where it’s at – personal chemistry, personal choices, personal tastes.
Airy, mellow, gentle, cozy, optimistic, dainty, understated, comforting, soft spoken, ladylike, sunny, and full of the stuff that makes me smile and think “It’s going to be a beautiful day today!” For me, it’s a great choice during spring and summer. There’s an exuberance about it. It gentles my attitude. Damn, if I know why, it just does. I take a Zumba class with a friend who wears this in lotion form. Ironically, she’s totally opposite from my given description and is an outspoken, startling, tough, (sometimes) brash, shoot-from-the-hip kind of woman. A steamroller kind of lady that I wouldn’t want as an enemy but am blessed to have as a friend.
nalaymnaf – :
This was one of my mum’s favourite fragrances. So wearing it is special for me in that way. What I love most about this fragrance is the dry down; it’s creamy and fresh. Those green notes mixed in with the amber. Just gorgeous, it’s a classic.
groolvild – :
I love it ❤️ It smells fresh and it’s long lasting.
desultory – :
Maybe I’m just extra basic, but the welcomed arrival of spring this year has made me go a little floral crazy.
The tall, pale gold bottle is absolutely ubiquitous if you like to prowl perfume counters, and this made me look right over it at my local discounters—thinking it was a mundane No. 5 knockoff due to the name. I kept seeing it pop up with glowing praise here and there, so when I found a smaller bottle forlorn on the clearance shelf one day, I picked it up. I’m glad I did.
5th Avenue is a modern classic floral, veering into floriental territory. Lily of the valley and lilac are the stars, heralded by a tart blend of bergamot and linden blossom sweetened by peach and built on a base of whisper-soft musk, palest amber, and vanilla. Everything is balanced, blended to perfection.
The result is a smooth, entirely pleasant floral fragrance, suitable for any occasion. Clean and in perpetual good taste—classy in a classic sense while being absurdly affordable.
zhunatik – :
Heads Up!
The “change” has begun as Lily of the Valley has been BANNED.
New batches of this smell “soapy” VS. “LOTV” !
The last bottle purchased by me; about a month ago had batch number:
“7 L H1” and it was “the old formula”. (Thank God!)
Fortunately 5th Ave. has been around for 2 decades and was a best seller (and affordable!)
Older and used bottles will be out there for us to purchase.
Buy ’em before eBay sellers get GREEDY !
mass76 – :
This lovely fragrance is an everyday scent for me. After the top notes wear off, this smells classy, fresh and clean. I’m not a fan of bergamot as I realised after testing and purchasing fragrances with bergamot, so I won’t be repurchasing but I will say I really enjoyed this one and the price is right for me.
mdavid2011 – :
This one’s quite beautiful. Sweet, soapy florals. It’s humble but sophisticated. Gives off an elegant, if somewhat serious vibe (which isn’t bad, just not suited for casual wear imo).
999999 – :
A nice floral fragrance! It was very beautiful fragrance I think this is one of the best perfume from Elizabeth Arden! It was sweet from floral, but not too much so it became boring. It really match with the special day for women, like wedding days or anniversary days.
vwo549Bessinepome – :
Soapy white florals slightly sweetened by well blended peach, slightly green in the middle. Smells of quality shampoo. Not overly mature and dated like I expected. Suitable for office work or anywhere perfume may not be appropriate. Great when you want to smell nice but not “perfumed”
tix778speagoessenda – :
Wow, I have seen this perfume for years and assumed it was something sweet, floral and cloying because it is everywhere, and cheap. Today, after seeing 5th Avenue pop up in several ‘best of’ reviews, I bought it blind. I really like it!
At first, I feared it would be too lily of the valley, but as it dries down, it gets a bit soapy and somewhat…spearmint, which I love.
Perfect for work and blends beautifully with my skin. Very safe blind buy if you’re looking for something that is pleasant and noticeable without taking over the room.
Edit: I have worn this perfume several times now and it’s beautiful, especially now in early spring. Lilac is wonderfully done without overpowering the other notes. Perfect for a crowded board room or a outdoor wedding. Appropriate for all ages – youthfully grown up. 🙂
byby – :
I blind bought this perfume based on these reviews.
I like it a lot. It’s surprisingly fresh (citrus) but elegant and young. Floral, soft but long lasting. It dries down like clean soap scent. Perfect for spring and fall, during daytime.
МЕХАНИК007 – :
I love this scent for work. I mean, it’s a beautiful fragrance just to wear at any time, but it smells like clean soap on the drydown and it works well for work, especially if you work in close proximity with others. It isn’t a powerhouse of projection but it does last for quite a long time. It is also extremely affordable.
serg727 – :
This is a very feminine scent. I must admit I am kind of bothered with its name and marketing description. I can’t really associate it with »a woman which is intelligent, successful, elegant, and easily walks between luxurious showcases«. The first time I smelled it my only thought was »pure innocence«. I immediately saw a young woman dressed in white on a swing somewhere in the countryside, showered with the sunny spells. I still think of the innocence but I find it also quite romantic. I would recommend it for a quiet date night when there’s just the two of you enjoying each other’s company. This fragrance can easily wear a teenager. Although it speaks about youth to me I see no problem for a grown woman wearing it and it is office safe. It also won me some compliments. I like to put it on me when I go to bed and in the morning I can still smell it. Though the main notes I recognize are the lilac and the lily-of-the-valley they do not overpower. In its essence this scent is more like a bouquet of spring flowers. I also like its golden colour and the elegant bottle though it would be much better if the lid was made of glass instead of plastics. However, in my estimation the buy carries a great value for money.
Deroxeyaic – :
Flowery, Foggyly smooth: brings to mind an image as oil smoothly falls. Sharpish afterwords. A bit lily of the valley -kind, + some other flowers. Not heavy. Not the worst, I’d have gladly used this when I was young –>
That “sharpish afterwords” is a bad thing. At some point I got an impression/feeling about a shampoo-smell … I didn’t like it.
sich – :
I have 30ml Vintage EDP (’90s) BNIB sealed available if anyone is looking for this
kiwinchell – :
I blind bought this on two separate occasions. Actually, the 2nd time wasn’t blind, right? Then I returned them. How I wish I liked this! In theory, I should. It’s aldehydic, floral, powdery, and green — all of my favorite aspects of a fragrance. In fact, every single note listed here should work..they appear in all my favorites. However, there is something in this that turns my stomach. Would like to find a small sample vial, so I could wear it several days and see if it grows on me.
Lex-Terrer – :
The release date above is not correct. I remember wearing this in the 80s from a mini gift with purchase bottle. It isn’t a dupe for EL Pleasures because that one was released in the 90s (1997?). But I can see the simarity. I liked it years ago; a feminine floral that had a muguet note as I recall. I’m going to sample it again soon to see if I still like it. Florals are my thing, especially oldies. I hope It’s still nice.
jollygoga – :
I bought this perfume at freeshop and it was almost a blind buy. I am normally not a fan of floral scents. But this one is definitely one of my favourites. It is long lasting and you can smell the sweet lilac the whole day, in a pleasant and not disturbing way. I received compliments a number of times I was wearing it. It feels good to switch to 5th Avenue at times I get bored with more intense and spicy perfumes that I usually wear. The fact that it is still a very feminine scent makes it a perfect getaway for change. I would definitely buy another bottle.
appeakemS – :
Blind bought this today and was pleased when I opened the Amazon delivery. It’s true to it’s name, it really does smell like you’re walking down 5th Avenue in NYC shopping or on a film set! It’s a really lovely luxury sophisticated scent but at a very fair price tag and the bottle looks great on a dressing table. For the price and the quality of the scent I am super impressed and am on the hunt to try out more Arden scents as I really believe you get a bang for your buck!
zzzkkkjjjqqq – :
Tested this on a card today for the first time. It smells almost identical to Elizabeth Arden Splendor to me. I don’t think I would be able to tell the difference if I were to wear it. May as well stick to Splendor, which I like a lot. The bottle design for 5th Avenue is much more classy though.
лобстер – :
I love this ubiquitous, yet special perfume. Not expensive but smells very rich and classy. Beautiful floral, slight sparkling adelhydes quality. Pretty, springy, reminds me of a flower shop + a wealthy lady like the last reviewer said. I don’t wear a lot of fresh floral scents but this and Baiser Vole are so vibrant and fresh. Love.
Edit: I will stick with this as my go- to floral as something in Baiser Vole has been making me sneeze.
aski – :
My Second review:
This fragrance feels like a rich aunt was shopping in NYC (or any major city in the USA) and arrives at your front door on a crisp fall evening with lots of packages and shopping bags under her arms and gives you a big hug.
LOL.
I LOVE this frag and truly think it’s Elizabeth Arden’s best offering.
Oh yeah, love the price tag too!
paul595 – :
This perfume brings to mind the smell of shampoo: pleasant, inoffensive, unremarkable. Thank you for the comparison to Pleasures. That’s another fragrance that I find a bit lackluster & boring. My tastes run more to stronger, more pungent scents, I guess.
tatyana_rp – :
Smells like chamomile tea on my skin.
Almes – :
2nd review, I have been wearing this a few days and the notes I pick up the strongest is Lily and Lilly of the valley. This is a mere dupe for Pleasures if someone could not afford Pleasures try this I looked up the batch code from my bottle and it’s a (2012) bottle this does last 12 plus hours with good sillage. I love 5th Avenue.
hutsik – :
This is a beautiful smell, 5th Avenue does smell very close too Pleasures but considering I hate Pleasures with a passion yet I love this I much prefer this beauty over Pleasures. They smells a lot like each other but I adore 5th Avenue it’s stunning. I will forever have a bottle of this on my tray.
dvn964Diobtetty – :
i wouldnt have ever tried this perfume if it was not sent to me along with a lot of perfumes in a perfume lot i got off ebay. im glad this captured my attention in that way cause it smells really good. even though i do love sweet candy gourmands , some days i just want to smell flowery, fresh and aquatic like a flower garden and this is definitely something i would wear on my days when i want to smell like a garden. this smells super clean too.
mskot – :
It certainly has some vintage vibe to it. Lilacs in the beginning but after 10 minutes comes a creamy combination of lily of the valley and mostly freesia on my skin and stays like that all day and I am surprised that it turned out that way because I hoped for something more complex. It is a nice combo though so I don’t mind it.
WaypeEletly – :
Floral chalky a little powdery musk. Also a little green. There is some sweet here but its a sweet flower. Special occasion fragrance for sure, nice dinner with that special guy. Also very weak.
lecsej – :
This predominantly smells like a vintage hairspray to me. The one that the smell lingered in the bathroom many hours after spraying. There is a sharpness to this. Reminiscent also of a vintage fragrance one of my great-aunts wore. Just a sharp scent.
Brings to mind a cold, snobby, well-to-do woman (sorry but that is the image I get from this) who does not play games and is pretty self-reliant, and has her own money, and plenty of it, yet still finds the want/desire/need to have a man around. She has it all, and then some. She needs noone’s approval. She is 1,000% confident in life and who she is, and has no time for nonsense. She is sharp. And so is her fragrance.
smorg – :
A very floral, innoffensive scent. Remarkable sillage for the price of the bottle. Lily and lilac notes stand out very much in this scent which is very nice and sweet. Although i would consider it more of a day fragrance, it could be worn at night nicely too. Floral loving girls, you’ll almost definitely love this. Excellent sillage is an understatement!
aleks3107 – :
I took a second look at this
I thought is was a bit old, I think it might be a bit heavy for a teen… going by the current offerings out there.
My first thoughts were – proper champagne, the taste is how it smells, no bite, rounded edges, not overtly creamy as such. A balanc between sweet, thick, floral… and the other notes I guess.
I wonder about the rest if the flankers, there are so many.
Have a look if budget requires you to be frugal, it’s well worth it. Try at different stores. If you just go by what the nozzle smells like you’ll get a sharp aldehyde blegh… have a spray on the back of your hand.
vortpoehono – :
5th Avenue is really a lovely fragrance. I detect a lot of lilac, which I love, plus other light sweet floral notes including lily-of-the-valley. 5th Avenue isn’t too sweet though, making it a perfect office scent. Actually, it can really take you anywhere, as it’s completely inoffensive, with moderate sillage and longevity. Elegant and feminine, 5th Avenue makes me feel completely dressed even if I’m only wearing jeans and a tee-shirt. Highly recommended.
Ordinator63 – :
Ironically this perfume reminds me of quite a difficult time in my life – being young, inexperienced, recently graduated and struggling and failing to find a good job, freshly having moved to an overwhelmingly huge city with no friends or relatives there, living in a really bad area just to afford rent, scared daily for my life, BUT nevertheless working on The 5th Ave, albeit as a very low-wage office help and not strolling confidently “between luxurious showcases”. So, a total opposite of what kind of images this scent is supposed to evoke: luxury, style, wealth and elegance.
During those days I intuitively bought this perfume (because of its name) just as an attempt to lift myself up psychologically.
Olfactory memory is very strong. So maybe, that is the reason for my intense dislike of the lily-of-the-valley note particularly since it’s very prominent in this scent. Even though, soon after the initial spritz lily-of-the-valley is quickly subdued by a multitude of other floral notes. I can’t tell them all apart really. The base is nice and grounded, and makes up for all the florist shop loudness, otherwise. Don’t quite like it, but don’t hate it either. I like the elegant classic-looking bottle, though.
rubcbk – :
I have this and it’s nice, just inoffensive. It reminds me of the smell of a new glossy magazine when you just open it. I don’t think it lasts very long or is very strong and for a blind buy it was ok but I wouldn’t buy it again.
nikodim – :
This is one of those fragrances that I desperately want to love but cannot even like and I can’t figure out why that is. I wish I could isolate the off-putting element (to me) but it’s there, every time I try it. Perhaps it’s the lime? Regardless, I just can’t wear 5th Avenue and that bums me out.
At least I can enjoy it when worn by others!
vladan17 – :
This past winter I bought 5th Avenue and I thought it was just meh. It was a little too sharp for my nose. Fast forward a few months. It’s 90 degrees outside. While getting ready for my day I saw this sad box hiding in my hair brush and hair serum/gel drawer. A couple of sprays and WOW what a difference the heat makes! This smells super fresh without any citrus. Absolutely no sharp harsh notes! It “blooms” you might say. I will be using this a lot this summer!
grovdeksen – :
I’m perplexed by this because all I smell is synthetic watery notes. Its not really something I want to smell like all the time. There is mimicry of magnolia there – if I try hard I can picture a magnolia blossom floating in a bowl of ice water. But to me a real magnolia has more of a lemony edge (Magnolia Grandiflora hits this note right on the bullseye). This is a miss for me but I’m not too upset since I only paid $14.
alexeyey – :
I’m really going to miss this one as it turned out to be one of those perfumes that enter your heart and it’s hard to let go due to the relation and memories it has created. I bought the legendary 5th Avenue in late december and used it constantly almost every day ever since and it surely gave me some fantastic time. It’s also the biggest bottle of perfume ( the 125 ml or 3,4 oz one ) that I’ve managed to finish in such a brief time, in only 6 months and I loved every bit of it. Every time I wore it, it simply filled my day with joy and happiness, it always brought a smile on my face. I loved the odour it left on my clothes. It’s been such a wonderful experience with this perfume for me and I will always guard it as a special scent, even though I’m not going to repurchase it because I want to experience as many scents as I can.
spavlov – :
Fifth Avenue (1996) By Ann Gottlieb
Elizabeth Arden joined the fruity-floral bandwagon of the 90’s with this fragrance but my bottle in the tall skyscraper design in a pale gold color might be a reformulation that is selling today at Macy’s.
5th Avenue is a chameleon scent and like all perfumes it performs differently for every woman. I wore the vintage original back in ’96, ’97 and ’98 and think that there are some slight differences and tweaks. The old fragrance was powdery and more of a beauty salon scent, minus the hairspray, a romantic and very mature bouquet with sweet white florals of tuberose, jasmine and lily of the valley, and of a spicy and musky dry down. The new formula is a subtle creature almost exactly like a pretty bar of dove soap or starchy dusting powder. This is a mature fragrance so right off the bottle one smells the same kind of perfumy air of such fragrances as Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds, Oscar de la Renta or Gloria Vanderbilt. I think this is like a sleepier version of Vanderbilt which I also really love. Fifth Avenue is a beauty but it’s lacking the bite I prefer in my perfumes. Nevertheless this is gorgeous. It’s by the nose Ann Gottlieb whose fragrances I adore. She formulated Facets for Avon. This is a sweet woman’s perfume with a casualness and lady-like inoffensive charm. Great for wearing to the office or to your place of employment, a principal of a school (me!) a lawyer or female doctor, college professor, or President of a big company CEO businesswoman in a blazer and suit kind of feel to it.
Starts off with a faint citrus and orange blossom which they refer to as a linden lime blossom, but to my nose it’s totally orange blossom. This is a soft citrus, though, very much like a yellow or gold halo evocative of blonde hair. This scent is great to wear if you’re a classy blonde gal. There’s mandarin orange and bergamot and the citruses don’t last too long but just enough to give it a very sweet fruity opening. A dash of peach fuzz is thrown into the opening as well. As quickly as it starts it gets floral very floral. There’s iris and lilac, carnation and roses, jasmine, tuberose, ylang ylang, lily of the valley and even my favorite flower the magnolia blossom. A magnolia plays it’s note early on, blending beautifully with the soapy white floral arrangement. This is a very lady-like scent with flowery tone and body, based on and or built around the root of iris which is a note that Ann Gottlieb does very well with as a nose. As the fragrance dries, the base notes develop and they are a hodgepodge of nutmeg, spices, vanilla, cloves, amber, sandalwood and musk. One would think that it’s too much with these typical strong perfume notes but it’s quite tenuous and mostly a very lovely vanilla and musk as it concludes it’s performance.
Fifth is powdery and pleasant, bordering on boudoir. This smells great on my light cool dressy blouses with long sleeves, neck scarfs, cashmere sweaters, and or turtlenecks. Fifth matches up with beige, pale colors, vanilla, white, gold, or grey. It’s fresh and light, flowery and relaxed, soothing and perfectly suited for the warm or balmy months of spring and summer.
This is one of my all time favorite 90’s perfumes. All I have to do is close my eyes and inhale the scent as it wears on my skin and I’m brought back to the happy days of my mid-life. All my friends loved this fragrance on me. The personal feelings I get is that it smells like a million dollar soap, and it smells good all over me including my neck and hair. Though not glamorous or as engaging as Elizabeth Taylor fragrances I have worn like White Diamonds or Black Pearls, this is still such a classy and beautiful perfume for a conservative and very elegant lady.
ed201003 – :
For me, the reference white floral is the original Chloe. I love the mossy base that grounds the florals.
5th Avenue does not have that mossy base but it works! I cannot add much to the reviews of this refined, elegant floral except to say it is beautiful. The sillage is moderate, projection is high/moderate, and longevity is excellent. This is not overpowering. The LOTV stays soft, which is wonderful. All the florals blend well together. I do not get much musk in the drydown; rather, the florals just keep getting softer and softer.
For $12 USD, this is a heck of a bargain. Nothing stuffy or powdery, just elegant floral goodness.
UPDATE: This is the second day I have worn 5Th Ave. and it is so pleasant. It does have a Pleasures vibe but without the aquatic note. 5th Ave. never becomes overwhelming or suffocating. I am wearing it to work today and it is perfectly appropriate.
Mabelod – :
This smells like sweet summer in my childhood. All those flowers … It’s not too sweet and not too strong.
Catherynzvn – :
Intense floral scent, tuberose centered. Top notes are too heavy for me, but base notes are very pleasant.
sad35 – :
I was surprised I liked this as I was going through my grandmothers stash of disappointment after disappointment, this one actually made me take a second look. I am especially surprised given the age and price of this product, it is well rounded and well made. This is a lovely, grown up scent that is well balanced. Yes it’s still got the appearance of a 90s mom, but it’s a good one and it’s comforting and it’s sophisticated. I agree with Tosia, it’s a balance between sexy and innocent, masculine and feminine, loud and soft. Overall just rather nice. And for the price? This is a steal. 6.5/10
HAMMERSTEEL – :
I happened to test this fragrance for the first time in Superdrug last week, expecting something nondescript as I knew little of it, and knew no one who wore it. However, I was genuinely taken aback at how good it was, especially for a budget fragrance (at the time of writing, £25 for a box set of a 125ml and a 30ml bottle). I earmarked these for an early Mother’s Day present, as I have been seeking an everyday scent that makes me feel terrific, smells classy and is inexpensive enough to spritz any time I fancy a boost. Though Miss Dior Le Parfum is my number one favourite for special occasions, as an everyday perfume, Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue is a complete joy. It is a calming, happy scent that is strong enough to linger and be noticeable, with a bouquet of glorious notes that are multifaceted yet perfectly complementary, rising to one’s attention at different times of the day. I opened the window to my office; there was a slight breeze in the air and I wondered briefly what that heavenly scent was, then realised it was me! I have already had compliments from friends and family, so am delighted with this gift. An uplifting, joyful, floral fragrance with a softly sexy drydown with a hint of spice; without being sickly sweet or cloying; perfectly packaged in an elegant bottle to adorn anyone’s dresser: A hidden gem that I will treasure for a long time.
nemchenkov – :
I am such an idiot .
For years– I bypassed this one thinking it would smell like a Sunday school teacher from 1981–and a drab one at that.
An open package was at T.J. Marshalls (where Elizabeth Arden runs her stable of products & associated fragrances) …… so I picked it up and gave it a sniff…….WOW. Not what I had expected!
My first “feeling” was HONEYSUCKLE I LOVE YOU. But the duh pyramid does not tell me so…. So I don’t know who to believe.
But I LOVE this fragrance ! A classic “cheapie ” that will take a spot on the shelf next to my Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Emeralds , Jovan Island Gardenia & Coty Sand & Sable .
Color me happy.
jhf759elipseskism – :
Signature scent of my mother. When I was a teenager, I used to sneak the bottle into my purse and take it with me to house parties. Not that I was an appropriate carrier of this very grown-up, sophisticated perfume at the age 16.
Lily-of-the-valley is strong when it opens. Base note is a beautiful musky vanilla and it has descent longevity.
I still love 5th Avenue. It’s a symbol of stability and comfort for me. I guess it reminds me of my mother.
KONYO – :
Starts out a sharp/green floral then sweetens up to a nice white floral. Nice. Nothing special. There are many white florals out there that are much better.
яна555 – :
This is one