Sensational
Celine DionEau de Parfum2008
Side by side
Sensational vs. 5th Avenue
Is Sensational better than 5th Avenue?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MuskJasmineAmberLily of the ValleyViolet
floralfreshpowderywhite floralsweetgreen
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Sensational and 5th Avenue?
| Sensational | 5th Avenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 1996 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Maurice Roucel | Ann Gottlieb |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Sensational and 5th Avenue smell?
Sensational
Fruity
Floral
Fresh
Powdery
White Floral
Sweet
Green
Violet
5th Avenue
Floral
White Floral
Yellow Floral
Green
Fresh
Sweet
Powdery
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Sensational and 5th Avenue share?
Top
ApplePearPlum
BergamotMandarin OrangeLilacMagnoliaLily of the ValleyLime (Linden Blossom)
Heart
FreesiaJasmineLily of the ValleyVioletMimosaRoseOrris Root
VioletYlang-YlangJasmineTuberosePeachCarnationNutmeg
Base
MuskAmber
MuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaIrisClove
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
FreesiaJasmineLily of the ValleyVioletMimosaRoseOrris Root
VioletYlang-YlangJasmineLilacMagnoliaTuberoseIrisLily of the ValleyLime (Linden Blossom)Carnation
Fruity Notes
ApplePearPlum
Peach
Amber
Amber
Amber
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Sensational and 5th Avenue work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Sensational or 5th Avenue?
| Sensational | 5th Avenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Sensational and 5th Avenue?
This isn't the celebrity fragrance people expect. Roucel built something with actual structure, the fruit opens confident, the florals deepen it into territory that rewards attention.Sensational
This is unapologetically floral. The opening bursts with green-citrus energy before tuberose and jasmine take over. Clove and nutmeg add unexpected warmth.5th Avenue
The hunt
Where to buy Sensational and 5th Avenue
| Sensational | 5th Avenue | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $45.00ecosmetics |
| 2.5 oz | — | $64.00ecosmetics |
| 4.2 oz | — | $77.00ecosmetics |
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