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My Fifth Avenue Elizabeth Arden 2018

7.2 / 10 54 Ratings

A perfume by Elizabeth Arden for women, released in 2018. The scent is floral-fresh. It is being marketed by Revlon Inc..
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Main accords

Floral

Fresh

Fruity

Sweet

Synthetic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Mandarin orange

Ozonic notes

Violet leaf Lemon

Lemon

Heart Notes

Lotus

Jasmine

Base Notes

Cedarwood

Musk

Amberwood

Iris

Perfumer

Olivier Gillotin

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Ratings

Scent

7.254 Ratings

Longevity

6.942 Ratings

Sillage

6.343 Ratings

Bottle

7.250 Ratings

Value for money

8.115 Ratings

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Interesting Facts

The face of the advertising campaign is actress Reese Witherspoon.

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Reviews

7 in-depth fragrance descriptions

04/28/2020

10Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

Kittycat
280 Reviews

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Kittycat

Top Review 21

My comment on this wonderful fragrance - long overdue!

Hello dear ones! As already mentioned in the title, here is my long-overdue comment on one of my favorite fragrances from Elizabeth Arden - a perfume and cosmetics brand that appears down-to-earth and rather reserved compared to other brands. The prices of the fragrances are sometimes ridiculously low.
Perhaps that's one reason why they don't receive nearly as much recognition as they actually deserve. I think this undervalues the fragrances.
Now to the scent. I am no longer of the opinion that all perfumes that one likes also suit them and that one should wear them. They have to match the type. This has less to do with age and more with character, appearance... If I may use myself as an example: I prefer things to be rather simple, classic. I reject piercings, I don't want any tattoos in my life, and it wouldn't even cross my mind to dye my hair any extreme color. I usually wear my hair up. Flesh tunnels and other horrors are, of course, out of the question; one earlobe piercing per earlobe is enough, two or more are already too much for me. Furthermore, I keep my fingernails short and at most painted with clear polish. Makeup yes, but no colorful eyeshadow or bright red lipstick or even false eyelashes. I like feminine dresses and skirts, also jeans - not destroyed! - and blouses, but also casual - not sloppy - things. You get the picture? Would a loud "screaming," sweet fragrance fit in there? I think not.
I go to work every day (well, not at the moment), and I want to smell fresh and well-groomed. For me, the fragrance also needs to last as long as a full workday.
All these criteria I find in the wonderful scent My Fifth Avenue. I liked it very much from the start; I didn't need to try it a few times to know: This is it! I want this! This suits me!
The fresh lemon and mandarin at the beginning, a gentle jasmine-lotus note (the jasmine is subtle here), the fine musk and cedarwood finish. Violet leaf and ozone notes in between add a bit of spice and airiness. It is light, yet has a relatively strong sillage (don't spray too much; I underestimated this at first) and is long-lasting - perfect. It is unobtrusively noticeable... If that makes any sense ;-) Noticeably good, but in a rather discreet way, I mean. It has class, but is by no means dull. In one word: Perfect. Perfect for me.

09/22/2019

7Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

pudelbonzo
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pudelbonzo

Top Review 18

undecided

Yesterday, my husband pointed out a bottle to me in the department store.
My Fifth Avenue.

I was pleased with his nice gesture, as he usually doesn't care much for perfumes.

But I always like to try Arden fragrances, as they often offer good quality at an acceptable price.
Fifth Avenue scored points with me - would MY Fifth Avenue also become mine?

The price was already fair.

However, the scent didn't quite fit like a second skin.
The pyramid reads beautifully.
All the ingredients appeal to me.

My husband looks at me expectantly - I look back questioningly.

Somehow, My feels uneven with a certain severity to sharpness.
I don't know which ingredient is responsible for that.

Normally, I appreciate the Ardens for their easy-going attitude, which makes them pleasantly uncomplicated.

The scent isn't bad - just a bit disorganized.
It seems to me not fully thought out and therefore unfinished.

Oppa or Omma? - that's what people say around here about such products.

My husband nudges me towards the CK shelf, where I immediately find Obsessed, because that speaks a clear language.

06/11/2020

7.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

DonJuanDeCat
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DonJuanDeCat

Top Review 17

New York, New York, the second attempt!

Hey guys, how are you? I hope you are all healthy! Anyway, here comes another new comment from me. And this time it's about a fragrance for which I need to correct a little mistake of mine :D

I wrote in my comment about the "5th Avenue" (EDP) by Elizabeth Arden not long ago that a dear perfumer had asked me to comment on this fragrance. Unfortunately, I then mixed up the scents because she never said 5th Avenue EDP, but the fragrance "My Fifth Avenue," so this fragrance here. And when I published the comment on 5th Avenue, she complained quite a bit to me, so I have to correct the mistake!

Well, whether she really complained, I can’t remember anymore, because so many perfumers are complaining at me or threatening to behead me that I’m losing track :D What is strange, though, is that I’m not writing as many risqué things as I used to or insulting you, right? But you are of course never satisfied and don’t even recognize that I can be nice sometimes, you are all so silly!!! :DD

But okay, let’s get to the fragrance. Here, too, New York is of course in the spotlight, or more precisely, the famous (and expensive) street 5th Avenue. To this place, over ten fragrances by Elizabeth Arden have been released, so it’s no wonder that I mixed up the scents! Otherwise, as I wrote back then, the attempt is to capture the essence of this street in New York, with all its luxury, radiance, beauty, elegance, and, as is often expressed in such cases, with all its energy (… energy… it’s only missing that someone says that the crackling energy is present and palpable everywhere… just like the Force in Star Wars, mu ha ha ha :DDD).

Okay, enough talking. I’ll quickly make sure that I really have the right fragrance in my hands and spray it on!

The fragrance:

The fragrance starts citrusy with lemons and mandarins. But floral notes also seem to be present right from the start. I’m guessing violet, as I perceive its gentle and slightly powdery scent, as well as lotus. Yes, I’m not very knowledgeable about plants, but I think I recognize the lotus because it was also included in the Rituals Tam Dao products I once used, and that’s why the scent seems so familiar to me (so if you were wondering where I know lotus from… :D). However, the lotus scent comes across as a bit weaker here, but it still smells nice. Jasmine gives off its pleasant sweetness and smells more authentic here than in many other fragrances, where jasmine can sometimes come across as overly sweet (I find that jasmine can sometimes radiate quite differently, or is it just me??).
It remains fresh and citrusy, with the citrus now coming more from the mandarin. To be precise, I would even say "mandarin peel," as the scent resembles a slightly bitter peel (specifically from the inside, as if you’ve peeled the fruit). The sweet scent of jasmine, which was not particularly strong anyway, is increasingly replaced by the "darker" sweetness of musk. In the background, there’s a slightly fruity scent, which could be pear, but I must admit that I would never have guessed pear if I hadn’t read that pears are supposed to be in here.
A little later, the fragrance becomes noticeably more floral, and it smells of blooming flowers, while the citrus notes slowly fade away. What exactly you smell now, well, I can describe that poorly again, but I would still lean towards jasmine, which is starting to smell more intense again. With the floral notes, which, as mentioned, smell more intense, the fragrance takes on a slightly sultry note (for you ladies, this may come across differently and more pleasingly, it’s just my perception of floral scents), at least until a slight sweetness appears again with the amber/musk mix. Nevertheless, I find the base a bit simplistic, but it still comes across nicely.
Only very late, in the late base (after a few hours), does the fragrance start to smell a bit suffocatingly floral for me, which I like less.

The sillage and longevity:

The sillage is okay and falls within the average range. It is noticeable if you’re not standing too far away. I found the longevity to be quite good at about eight hours.

The bottle:

The bottle is rectangular and tall. At first glance, it may look like a normal, tall standard bottle, but it was intentionally designed to be tall to resemble the skyscrapers in New York. A nice bottle, simple but good.

Conclusion:

So, well, with that, I have now tested the right fragrance. Let me quickly check the database on Parfumo to see if it really is the right fragrance and… ho ho,… there seem to be 352 fragrances with "5th Avenue" in the name… argh :D But since I received the sample or decant from the perfumer herself, I’ll assume it was the right fragrance :))

Anyway, I liked the fragrance. It is fresh and floral-sweet. I like that the citrus notes do not fade too quickly and the floral scents do not become stuffy too quickly. The only thing I find a bit simple is the base, as it still smells nice, but for me, it comes across a bit like a (well-made) 0815 floral fragrance. If that bothers you, you can always give it another spray, as the top note and the heart smell really good. Only the late base doesn’t appeal to me at all, as the fragrance then came across as a bit too stuffy, which I really don’t like in such fragrances.

Otherwise, as mentioned, the fragrance is fresh and fits very well for summer, making it a nice daytime scent. You can give it a try, as it works well as a daily companion. A quick, uncomplicated fragrance that smells nice and where you don’t have to think long if you’re unsure what to spray on :)

Well, that’s it again. I wish you all a lovely evening and see you then :)

10/12/2018

7.5Scent 9Longevity 6Sillage

Neroline
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Neroline

Top Review 15

I carry a big name...

...was the title of a show that my dear grandmother enjoyed watching. In it, a somewhat aging quiz team had to guess the name of a mostly already deceased celebrity. The celebrity was presented by someone, usually older and related through five degrees, who had either achieved nothing themselves or lived in the shadow of their famous relative.

My Fifth Avenue unfortunately also stands in the shadow of its big brother. Those who got to know the fragrance in the nineties of the last century and have hopes for a reinterpretation will experience a bitter disappointment. I unfortunately do not know the scent from back then, but the one that is available today at a very reasonable price - and it is one of my special favorites when it comes to floral fragrances.
And not just mine: Fifth Avenue is particularly popular in the USA and is a true classic and evergreen there. The fresh floral scent with sweet ylang-ylang and linden blossom is unmistakable.
My Fifth Avenue has nothing in common with this fragrance except for its name. It relies on the trend of skin scents that are supposed to lay on the wearer like a second skin to enhance their attractiveness. These could be the ozonic notes. Whether that is true is a topic that is permanently and very lively discussed.

But back to the scent: Those who like Gabrielle by Chanel might also find pleasure in this one. While Gabrielle primarily exudes the typical Chanel DNA in the opening and later seems a bit old-fashioned, My Fifth Avenue is powdery fresh with light citrus notes. Later, gentle floral tones come into play, which then transition into a slightly woody and somewhat laundry-like musk note. Fortunately, My Fifth Avenue lasts quite long on the skin at about six hours and maintains a certain freshness until the end. The overall impression is almost that of a high-end product, but only almost. The decisive kick is unfortunately missing. Arden could certainly do more…

Conclusion: My Fifth Avenue is a modern, finely fresh, elegant, and likable fragrance for women who appreciate a rather intimate scent aura. The bottle is very pretty and fits well in the hand. I would classify it as suitable for year-round wear, as it is not a typical light summer scent despite the citrus notes at the beginning. Unfortunately, it has been packaged as a flanker, hoping for a larger customer base. That is a pity, because My Fifth Avenue is a standalone subtle scent that deserves its own name and should not have to stand in the shadow of an older relative.

01/04/2022

8Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Nerolia
16 Reviews

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Nerolia

Top Review 14

Perfectionism in Liquid Form

You all surely know someone like this: Always friendly, polite, accommodating, punctual, well-dressed and groomed, with the best manners, intelligent, goal-oriented, and settled in life. In American English, there is the expression "polished."

That's exactly the kind of person I envision when I smell this fragrance.

MFA also does everything perfectly:

Cheerful, but not over the top
Citrusy, but not sour
Floral, but not stuffy
Green, but not bitter
Fresh, but not cold
Synthetic, but not piercing
Woody, but not dry
Present, but not intrusive
Elegant, but not aloof
Feminine, but not sultry

The fragrance is perfect in almost every way, but therefore also lacks edges and corners. It smells incredibly pleasant and creates a positive atmosphere. However, once it fades, you can't really remember it.

It would also pair well with a high-quality shampoo or a skin cream. Fragrances of this kind were quite common in the late 80s and early 90s. A very similar one was, for example, "Moments (Eau de Toilette) | Priscilla Presley."

I can easily imagine this fragrance for occasions, places, and professions where one wants to smell pleasant and well-groomed, but not annoy anyone. That's exactly how I will use it - the perfect "go-to."

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FrauLohse

6 years ago

9Scent 7Sillage

18

7

Great scent for little money.
From the hybrid "Chance Eau Tendre & Crystalline"
develops a warm woody (vanilla?) base.

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Ergoproxy

4 years ago

6Scent 7Longevity 6Sillage

15

9

Behaves fresh, subtly green, jasmine is in the spotlight, a hint of synthetic vibe, a lot of musk as the base. Doesn't reach me.

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Neroline

7 years ago

7.5Scent 9Longevity 6Sillage

12

Trendy skin scent: Hardly any top note, but a lasting base note - first fruity fresh, then musky wood base. Lasts long on the skin.

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Blauemaus

5 years ago

7.5Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

9

Gentle, mild, softly fruity-sweet, floral scent. Rather simple, making it easy to wear anywhere.

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Guinevere

6 years ago

9Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

9

Love at second sight - a cool, floral-creamy skin scent that radiates a wonderful aura over time.

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Melli1983

4 years ago

7Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

6

Fresh floral, a bit fruity. Lotus freshness clearly noticeable. Absolutely suitable for everyday use + somehow refreshing and gives a well-groomed feeling.

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Nerolia

4 years ago

8Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

6

Floral, citrusy, slightly green, creamy and clean-fresh. Pleasant and unobtrusive. Emits positive energy. Could be from the 80s.

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MissKlea

3 years ago

5

Beautiful fresh "clarifying" scent for the senses. Like a ZEN. Lotus blossom, floral notes, noble "green" freshness, a harmonious perfection.

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Gelis

6 years ago

5Scent 4Longevity 5Sillage

5

Mostly citrusy, a bit floral, and then it's gone. It's a bit too trivial for me and doesn't give me anything. Regards + thanks InToxIcati

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Myrillia

2 years ago

7.5Scent 6Longevity 5Sillage

4

Fruity, sweet, fresh, and floral with lotus. I would almost describe the scent as aquatic. The fragrance and the expectation (bottle) are definitely different.

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