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    Russian Flowers Exciting vs. 5th Avenue

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    5th Avenue wears longer on skin, while Russian Flowers Exciting projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Russian Flowers Exciting vs. 5th Avenue
    Russian Flowers Exciting5th Avenue
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20191996
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerAnn Gottlieb
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Russian Flowers Exciting

    Aromatic
    Rose
    Powdery
    Fruity
    Violet
    Fresh Spicy
    Floral
    Green

    5th Avenue

    Floral
    White Floral
    Yellow Floral
    Green
    Fresh
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    RhubarbBlackcurrantMandarin Orange
    BergamotMandarin OrangeLilacMagnoliaLily of the ValleyLime (Linden Blossom)
    Heart
    VioletRoseGeranium
    VioletYlang-YlangJasmineTuberosePeachCarnationNutmeg
    Base
    MuskAmberSandalwood
    MuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaIrisClove

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Russian Flowers Exciting vs. 5th Avenue
    Russian Flowers Exciting5th Avenue
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    What makes Russian Flowers Exciting work is the rhubarb. Not green and leafy, sharp and alive. It gives the rose and violet something to play off instead of just floating in sweetness.Russian Flowers Exciting
    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

    Best price by size: Russian Flowers Exciting vs. 5th Avenue
    Russian Flowers Exciting5th Avenue
    1 oz$14.95fragranceshop
    2.5 oz$17.95fragranceshop
    3.3 oz$21.95fragranceshop
    4.2 oz$17.95fragranceshop

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