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    Side by side

    Sensational vs. 5th Avenue

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Sensational vs. 5th Avenue
    Sensational5th Avenue
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20081996
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerMaurice RoucelAnn Gottlieb
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    ApplePearPlum
    BergamotMandarin OrangeLilacMagnoliaLily of the ValleyLime (Linden Blossom)
    Heart
    FreesiaJasmineLily of the ValleyVioletMimosaRoseOrris Root
    VioletYlang-YlangJasmineTuberosePeachCarnationNutmeg
    Base
    MuskAmber
    MuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaIrisClove

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Sensational vs. 5th Avenue
    Sensational5th Avenue
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Sensational vs. 5th Avenue
    Sensational5th Avenue
    1 oz$14.95fragranceshop
    2.5 oz$17.95fragranceshop
    3.3 oz$21.95fragranceshop
    4.2 oz$17.95fragranceshop

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