5th Avenue by Elizabeth Arden is a Floral fragrance for women. 5th Avenue was launched in 1996. The nose behind this fragrance is Ann Gottlieb. Top notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Lime (Linden Blossom), Lilac, Magnolia, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Jasmine, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Bulgarian Rose, Peach, Violet, Carnation and Nutmeg; base notes are Musk, Iris, Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla and Cloves. 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.
Performance
How it actually wears
Community-sourced scores on a 0-10 scale, plus the character spectrum.
6.0
Longevity
~6 hrs
2.9
Compliment factor
Polarizing
5.2
Sillage
CharacterLeans feminine
FeminineUnisexMasculine
When to wear it
Seasons & occasions
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Best seasons
SpringBest match
AutumnAlso great
SummerWorks well
WinterLight option
Best occasions
EveningBest match
PartyAlso great
Time of day
Mostly daytime
Community verdict
What the community says
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What people love
Reasonable price for quality
Sophisticated feminine and timelessly elegant
Instant confidence boost
Highly versatile for all-season wear
Great for interviews
Clear and pronounced notes
Worth knowing
Moderate longevity
Soft to moderate sillage
Sharp or soapy opening notes
Densely packed with clashing floral notes
Recent reformulations may feel synthetic
Can turn metallic or sour on skin
3.7
/ 5
Above-Average Blind BuyWell supported
The fragrance is built on low‑risk citrus, green and white‑floral notes with only Ylang‑ylang as a moderate‑risk element. Reddit shows strong blind‑buy endorsement and good compliment scores, though some note reduced longevity in Indian heat. Overall it is wearable in AC offices and evenings, with minor heat‑related caveats.
3.6/5Catalog pillars
3.9/5Community pillars
21Community voices heard
Gift-safe pick
Low‑risk floral‑citrus profile and broad positive consensus make it a safe gift for most Indian recipients.
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