5th Avenue
Elizabeth ArdenEau de Parfum1996
Side by side
5th Avenue vs. Caru
Is 5th Avenue better than Caru?
5th Avenue wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
AmberVanillaIris
floralgreenfreshsweetpowdery
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 5th Avenue and Caru?
| 5th Avenue | Caru | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1996 | 2011 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Ann Gottlieb | — |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do 5th Avenue and Caru smell?
5th Avenue
Floral
White Floral
Yellow Floral
Green
Fresh
Sweet
Powdery
Citrus
Caru
Fruity
Woody
Sweet
Floral
Amber
Fresh
Sour
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do 5th Avenue and Caru share?
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeLilacMagnoliaLily of the ValleyLime (Linden Blossom)
FruitsGreen Notes
Heart
VioletYlang-YlangJasmineTuberosePeachCarnationNutmeg
Red BerriesFreesiaIris
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaIrisClove
Woody NotesAmberVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, 5th Avenue or Caru?
| 5th Avenue | Caru | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about 5th Avenue and Caru?
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
This is for someone who finds autumn unbearably romantic. Not a statement fragrance. A second-skin one. Caru doesn't announce itself so much as make you realise, hours in.Caru
The hunt
Where to buy 5th Avenue and Caru
| 5th Avenue | Caru | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $14.95fragranceshop | — |
| 2.5 oz | $17.95fragranceshop | — |
| 3.3 oz | $21.95fragranceshop | — |
| 4.2 oz | $17.95fragranceshop | — |
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