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    5th Avenue Royale vs. Amber Musc

    Clearly related
    Amber Musc by Narciso Rodriguez bottle

    Amber Musc

    Narciso Rodriguez
    Eau de Parfum2013
    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: 5th Avenue Royale vs. Amber Musc
    5th Avenue RoyaleAmber Musc
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20172013
    GenderFemaleFemale
    Perfumer—Aurélien Guichard
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    5th Avenue Royale

    Woody
    Patchouli
    Leather
    Musky
    Fruity
    Alcohol
    Amber
    Warm Spicy

    Amber Musc

    Amber
    Patchouli
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy
    Musky
    Vanilla
    Oud
    Animalic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LiquorRaspberry LiqueurOrange BlossomBergamot
    MuskOrange Blossom
    Heart
    PatchouliFrankincenseCedarwood
    PatchouliOudLeather
    Base
    SuedeLabdanumAmberwoodMusk
    AmberVanillaIncense

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: 5th Avenue Royale vs. Amber Musc
    5th Avenue RoyaleAmber Musc
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Elizabeth Arden went for something here that most houses approach conservatively: real warmth, depth, and a presence that doesn't apologize for itself.5th Avenue Royale
    Amber Musc builds on earlier Narciso Rodriguez fragrances with added depth. The oud and amber create a warmer, more assertive character. The honeyed warmth in the opening may surprise those expecting.Amber Musc