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Elizabeth Arden5th Avenue

Fifth Avenue (EDP)

1996

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Versions Timeline

1996

Fifth Avenue EDP (Original Release)

Price Range
$15 – $30

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

James Bell

"Fifth Avenue EDP is a classic Elizabeth Arden women's floral inspired by the elegance and energy of New York's iconic avenue. Its structure opens with a bright, airy bouquet of lilac, linden blossom, magnolia, muguet, citrus, and soft aldehydic lift before moving into a fuller floral heart touched by peach and warm spice. The overall DNA is fresh-floral, slightly powdery, gently musky, and unmistakably polished in a 1990s department-store style. Despite its dense note pyramid, it is generally perceived as wearable, office-friendly, and feminine rather than heavy. It has remained one of Elizabeth Arden's better-known affordable classics, appreciated for delivering a refined floral profile at a budget-friendly price point. Market sources consistently place its debut in 1996."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Fall
Summer

Ideal Weather

Mild
Sunny
Cloudy
Dry

Moods

Elegant
Sophisticated
Romantic
Confident
Fresh

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Meeting
Casual
Date

Fun Facts

The fragrance is explicitly themed around New York City's Fifth Avenue and its image of luxury and sophistication.

It remains one of Elizabeth Arden's most recognizable affordable classic florals and is still widely sold in large bottle sizes through major discount retailers.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
FloralFreshCitrusGreenPowderySpicyFruityWoodySweetOriental

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

lilac
linden blossom
magnolia
muguet
mandarin
bergamot
aldehydes
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

bulgarian rose
violet
ylang-ylang
jasmine
tuberose
peach
clove
nutmeg
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

amber
musk
sandalwood
iris
vanilla
tonka bean

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“User feedback consistently describes Fifth Avenue as a classic, feminine floral with prominent lilac, lily-of-the-valley, linden blossom, and soft musky-powdery undertones. Reviewers often praise it as elegant, office-friendly, versatile, and exceptionally good value. Performance feedback is mixed but generally lands in the moderate range, with many users reporting around 4 to 5 hours of wear and restrained to moderate projection. Some recent reviewers note reformulation differences across bottles made in different countries, but most still consider the fragrance structure intact and timeless.”

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