5th Avenue
Elizabeth ArdenEau de Parfum1996
Side by side
5th Avenue vs. Vanderbilt
5th Avenue peaks in spring, while Vanderbilt belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| 5th Avenue | Vanderbilt | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1996 | 1982 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Ann Gottlieb | Sophia Grojsman |
| Best season | Spring | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
5th Avenue
Floral
White Floral
Yellow Floral
Green
Fresh
Sweet
Powdery
Citrus
Vanderbilt
Sweet
White Floral
Woody
Powdery
Floral
Warm Spicy
Aldehydic
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeLilacMagnoliaLily of the ValleyLime (Linden Blossom)
AldehydesBergamotOrange BlossomLavenderGreen NotesPineapple
Heart
VioletYlang-YlangJasmineTuberosePeachCarnationNutmeg
TuberoseCarnationOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmineRose
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaIrisClove
MuskCinnamonMyrrhSandalwoodVanillaCivetVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| 5th Avenue | Vanderbilt | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Some fragrances announce themselves. Vanderbilt whispers, then stays. The aldehydes give it a vintage lift, that powdery warmth that doesn't hit everyone the same way.Vanderbilt
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| 5th Avenue | Vanderbilt | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | $14.95fragranceshop | — |
| 2.5 oz | $17.95fragranceshop | — |
| ≈ 100 ml | $21.95fragranceshop · 3.3 oz | $10.45ecosmetics · 3.4 oz |
| 4.2 oz | $17.95fragranceshop | — |
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