Elizabeth Arden My Fifth Avenue Eau de Parfum Spray, 100 ml

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A little later, the fragrance becomes much more floral, with the scent of blooming flowers, while the citrus notes slowly disappear. What exactly you smell now, well, I can't describe it very well, but I would still say jasmine, which now starts to smell more intense again. Because of the floral notes, which smell more intense, the scent gets a slightly sultry note (for you ladies this might be different and more pleasing, it's just my perception of floral scents), at least until the amber/musk mix brings a slight sweetness. Nevertheless, I find the base a bit simple, but still nice. Got it as a casual day-to-day workhorse for a great price. After testing it I got to really, really appreciate it. I wouldn't have thought before that I will be able to enjoy such scents, but these days I don't try to be different for the sake of being different. If it works well and it's not too costly - I'll take it. My impressions: It is really fabulous ON --- AND it lasts over 12 hours on my skin! I can still smell a slight trace of this at 12 hours! Fabulous! The problem is is that this perfume has far too many notes that clash with each other and don't blend harmoniously together. I don't know if 5th Avenue by Elizabeth Arden wants to be a white floral, a yellow floral or something else and I have a hard time envisioning where and when one would wear it. There is also something about it that is cheap smelling and like something you would find from a perfume insert in an old 1990's fashion magazine. Around 40 seconds in, there's a brief linden blossom reprieve, and it smells airy and sweet. The lilac lingers a bit to give this scent a little more substance, but the scent is clearly not lilac anymore.

It is not "sexy", if that is what you are looking for. It is however, "sensual". There is a difference. "Sexy" inclines a "I want you to think of me in bed", "sensual" also inspires lust, but it isn't the only thing a guy is going to get out of you when he sees you. My ex boyfriend says this makes him think of me like this. Playful, but also to take me seriously. I am proud to call this my signature fragrance. I may search for other fragrances to play around with, but this will always be my constant. Versatile, clean, and classy. Opening is citrusy with a watery melon scent, dries to lilac & white florals. Floral, white floral, somewhat soapy, and slightly green. I love lilac in fragrances, it's one of my favorite flowers. Blending the lilac note with white florals makes for a very fresh, elegant, gentle, feminine fragrance. In terms of'lightness', it is the perfect balance between Aqua di Gio, and Armani Si. It's fresh-creamy, not fresh, not creamy, in between. These are different, but my first impression of JFV was that I was smelling 5th avenue, and there is a similar vibe with a forward magnolia with citrus touches. 5th Avenue is the closest scent profile to JFV that I've smelt, but 5th Avenue is a stronger performer that can also be layered over its matching body lotion, making it appropriate for cooler weather.The Vintage version of 5th Avenue smells as if it is a predecessor for the Light Blue brand of perfumes. If you really like the notes of strong lemon, you will probably like the Vintage version (I would definitely try it, you never know -- chemistry is personal - it is based on your diet and the chemicals that are in your system; you may like it) . I go to work every day (well, not at the moment), I want to smell fresh and neat. For me the scent has to last for a whole working day if possible. This is a gateway floral perfume, meaning -- that if you are someone who has never worn florals before, this one may be a good place to start -- a great introduction to see how this wears with your chemistry. This is a gentle floral, less "in your face" than some others that I have sampled or worn. This would be a great perfume for any woman of any age. (I say women, because this leans more feminine with florals -- although probably anyone could wear this, the overall effect of this perfume is that of a finely milled high end soap - clean, fresh, and attractive without being overtly sexy). The color of the spray nozzle. Older versions usually have gold spray nozzles that match the cap and collar of the bottle. At first, I thought maybe just tester bottles had the white atomizer but some of the 5th Avenue flankers and perfumes like Pleasures also have altered, white nozzles. I believe it’s after Revlon bought EA that they started doing this so it does help to narrow the search.

This scent is fresh and dewy, but soft and sweet at the same time. When first sprayed it reminds me of freshly washed linens. Later on I get hints of sunscreen (but only a hint), and there’s something soapy about it too, without it smelling like soap.. just a cleanness , like you just washed yourself with a creamy soap, but over it all there’s always a very light and bright freshness. I’m not entirely sure which note it is. This is one of those perfumes where it is so light that you forget that you have it on, then move - catch a whiff of this -- and it is just simply AMAZING ON! This is classically refined and smells like a high end finely milled soap. This is clean, attractive, a definite nod towards what a career woman would wear if they were on their way up in the corporate world or any office environment, a CEO could definitely wear this, this is also a perfume that is just as at home in the board room as at top restaurants in the city -- or country. This perfume is perfect for day wear at the office -- or could also be a perfume that you wear for any social activity. This is classically elegant, understated, refined, feminine, attractive without being overtly sexy. This is well blended, this is a perfume that feels comfortable in its own skin, it isn't forcing anything or trying too hard - but just comes across as pulled together and like "You Got This"!Avenue has never failed me. It left a beautiful trail, and the silage was stunning. The notes that dominated this scent for me during the first few hours were lily of the valley, linden blossom and lilac. Later during the day I could feel a strong, but not overpowering, presence of lily of the valley softened up by a delicate touch of magnolia and jasmine. Avenue is one of the famous perfume "pillars" of Elizabeth Arden. Launched in 1996, the scent is inspired by "the most famous street in the world, the embodiment of wealth, the imagination that has turned into life." The fragrance of the 5th Avenue is designed for women of style, those who are smart, successful and elegant and who choose luxury in their everyday life. Composed by Ann Gottlieb, the floral core of linden, lilac, lily of the valley, magnolia and jasmine make up the fragrant bouquet of the popular Arden's fragrance.

This was blind buy on a whim at TJ Maxx. It has green floral opening with big lily of the valley and bit of a rose and tuberose. Its VERY floral, very what I would call "classic floral", green but yet has a bit of spice- white sundress, garden, wearing big hat, tea time, those are sort of images that I get. Its not what I usually go for but i do like it quite a bit. I don't find it dated even though its 25 years old and can be found very cheap. Arden still sells this scent because its THAT popular for a reason. I think Gabrielle Essense by Chanel has sort of same vibe even though its not same scent but I have worn them together and it works well and they compliment each other(I tend to layers 2 or 3 scents all the time) Maybe it's because it was a Christmas gift, but there's always been a note in here that recalls wrapping paper - waxy, woody and ever so slightly powdery. Maybe it's just me - does wrapping paper even have a specific, noticeable smell to most people?This was the moment that defined Reese’s journey to success. Helping to forge the path for women today, she carved part of her destiny in the city of limitless possibilities, finding her own My Fifth Avenue. Avenue reminds me of a mother, not because it’s a particularly motherly scent, and it doesn’t remind me of my own mother either, but I’m pretty sure my friend’s mum wore this when it came out in the 90s. I would’ve been around 12 and it’s strongly ingrained in my memory to associate this with someone’s mum. It is not however an ‘old lady scent’. In fact I think it’s quite fresh and young. It smells very classy and sophisticated, like others have pointed out, but in an elegant sophisticated woman sense who could be any age. I suppose for very young people this could feel somewhat on the mature side, due to it being so sophisticated and elegant, in that sense it does have ‘grown-up’ vibes. But being grownup doesn’t automatically make one old (unless you’re 5, then it’s perfectly legitimate to call anyone over the age of 12 old). Versions made in France or US as opposed to Spain are superior in quality and may fall into the vintage category. It’s best just to steer clear of Spanish bottles in general as they are the most recent. It is clean, but not fresh laundry clean or soapy - I just don't see the 'soap' references. Clean as in the crisp scent you'd feel when in a rich orchard in bloom, or in a field of flowers. More orange blossom-clean, a fragrant 'cleanliness' if you will, definitely not the 'freshly washed skin/body/clothes' kind of scent.