Mediterranean
Elizabeth ArdenEau de Toilette2007
Side by side
Mediterranean vs. 5th Avenue
5th Avenue wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Mediterranean | 5th Avenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2007 | 1996 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Claude Dir | Ann Gottlieb |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Mediterranean
Floral
Citrus
Fruity
Powdery
Sweet
Musky
Woody
Fresh
5th Avenue
Floral
White Floral
Yellow Floral
Green
Fresh
Sweet
Powdery
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
PlumMandarin OrangePeach
BergamotMandarin OrangeLilacMagnoliaLily of the ValleyLime (Linden Blossom)
Heart
Japanese wisteriaMagnoliaOrchid
VioletYlang-YlangJasmineTuberosePeachCarnationNutmeg
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmber
MuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaIrisClove
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Mediterranean | 5th Avenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Not complex. Not demanding. Mediterranean asks nothing of you except to smell good and move through your day without incident. Fruity florals, a whisper of sandalwood.Mediterranean
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
| Mediterranean | 5th Avenue | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $14.95fragranceshop |
| 2.5 oz | — | $17.95fragranceshop |
| ≈ 100 ml | $16.95fragranceshop · 3.4 oz | $21.95fragranceshop · 3.3 oz |
| 4.2 oz | — | $17.95fragranceshop |
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