Brilliance
Jessica McClintockEau de Toilette2010
Side by side
Brilliance vs. 5th Avenue
5th Avenue wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Brilliance | 5th Avenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2010 | 1996 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Ann Gottlieb |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Brilliance
White Floral
Fresh
Green
Floral
Musky
Soapy
5th Avenue
Floral
White Floral
Yellow Floral
Green
Fresh
Sweet
Powdery
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BergamotGreen Notes
BergamotMandarin OrangeLilacMagnoliaLily of the ValleyLime (Linden Blossom)
Heart
Lily of the ValleyLilacJasmine
VioletYlang-YlangJasmineTuberosePeachCarnationNutmeg
Base
MuskWoody NotesSandalwood
MuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaIrisClove
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Brilliance | 5th Avenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The lily of the valley and lilac here are doing something rare, they're nostalgic without being dusty, romantic without being heavy. If you've ever wanted to smell like a Gunne Sax dress.Brilliance
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
| Brilliance | 5th Avenue | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $14.95fragranceshop |
| 2.5 oz | — | $17.95fragranceshop |
| 3.3 oz | — | $21.95fragranceshop |
| 4.2 oz | — | $17.95fragranceshop |
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