Eau de Parfum2018
5th Avenue NYC Live
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Elizabeth Arden  ·  Sold as feminine

5th Avenue NYC Live

The bustling crowds of Fifth Avenue during a crisp autumn afternoon, where the scent of passing florists and subtle woody notes blend with the city's energy.

4.0837 ratingsWarmly received so far
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
muskyfruitycitruswhite floralwoodybalsamic
5th Avenue NYC LiveMid-range · $40–100

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate39% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak3%
Weak17%
Moderate42%
Long lasting22%
Eternal17%
SillageModerate46% say strong or enormous
Intimate13%
Moderate41%
Strong24%
Enormous22%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

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Who Wears It

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Masculine0%
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Unisex4%
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Feminine96%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Elizabeth Arden's legacy in American elegance and skincare innovation provides the backdrop for this unisex EDP. The composition opens with a bright citrus-aromatic accord that captures the vibrant energy of New York City, before transitioning into a heart of subtle florals and a warm amber-musk base. This fragrance is designed to feel both familiar and fresh, much like the city it evokes.

How to wear it

One spritz is sufficient — the citrus top notes are bright but fleeting, while the amber-musk base provides lasting warmth. It pairs well for both daytime and evening wear.

Fig. 01 — 5th Avenue NYC Live, Elizabeth Arden

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03 · The nose

Carlos Viñals

Chosen by Bernard Chant and Carlos Benaïm

Carlos Viñals is a perfumer whose father worked as a flavorist in the tobacco industry, giving him an early fascination with maple syrup, vanilla, and caramel.

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The 5th Avenue line

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Designer Elizabeth Arden

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