5th Avenue
5th Avenue by Elizabeth Arden is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 1996 in the budget price tier. It opens with lilac, bergamot and mandarin, moves into magnolia, violet, jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang and dries down to amber, sandalwood, musk and iris. Expect around 6 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Lilac Cool, powdery spring floral. Nostalgic and slightly soapy.
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
Heart
- Magnolia Lemony white floral. Bright and clean rather than heavy.
- Violet Powdery, sweet and a bit retro. Parma Violets in flower form.
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
- Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.
Dry-down
- Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
- Iris Cool, powdery, slightly carroty and expensive. The luxury note.
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