Eau de Parfum1996
5th Avenue
Ann GottliebThe nose · 23 fragrances · also made 212 Men (1999)Portrait →

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Elizabeth Arden  ·  Sold as feminine

5th Avenue

The quiet confidence you feel when stepping out of an upscale Fifth Avenue boutique, where the scent of fresh citrus and soft florals blends with the subtle richness of amber.

3.8610,433 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 8 accords ↓
floralwhite floralyellow floralfreshgreensweet
5th AvenueMid-range · $40–100

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate25% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak7%
Weak17%
Moderate51%
Long lasting21%
Eternal4%
SillageModerate23% say strong or enormous
Intimate20%
Moderate58%
Strong17%
Enormous6%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine1%
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Unisex3%
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Feminine96%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Elizabeth Arden, an American fragrance and cosmetics icon founded by Florence Nightingale Graham in 1910, has long been associated with a particular kind of elegance and innovation. This unisex EDP opens with a bright citrus-aromatic accord that reads as crisp and invigorating, before transitioning into a heart of soft florals that add an unexpected layer of warmth. The base notes of amber and musk provide a grounding comfort that keeps the composition from feeling too light or fleeting.

How to wear it

One or two sprays are enough to capture this fragrance's essence. It is best suited for daytime wear as it reads well close to skin without projecting too far into a room. Let it develop for about an hour before you head out — the base notes will have fully integrated by then.

Fig. 01 — 5th Avenue, Elizabeth Arden

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Ann Gottlieb portrait
03 · The nose

Ann Gottlieb

The mind behind every Calvin Klein fragrance

Ann Gottlieb is a fragrance developer with more than fifty years in the cosmetic industry, beginning her career at Revlon before spending six and a half years at Estée Lauder, where she learned the art, science, and business of fragrance under Estée Lauder's personal tutelage.

23fragrances
Americannationality

The 5th Avenue line

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