5th Avenue Eau de Parfum

Lilac, bergamot, linden blossom, mandarin and magnolia crowd the top of 5th Avenue Perfume, an ambitious, multi layered opening typical of Elizabeth Arden's mid 1990s perfumery. Violet, jasmine, ylang ylang, tuberose, carnation, peach and nutmeg build an enormous floral heart through the middle of this eau de parfum, more maximalist bouquet than simple accord. Amber, sandalwood, vanilla, iris and musk close the composition, a warm, powdery drydown that gives the fragrance considerable staying power on skin and fabric alike. 5th Avenue Eau de Parfum suits formal events, evenings and any occasion calling for a fragrance built to be noticed rather than quietly worn. Its scale and density set it apart from the sheer, minimalist florals dominating today's market, appealing instead to women who appreciate an older, more maximalist style of American perfumery. Anyone nostalgic for substantial 1990s florals, rather than the current preference for soft skin scents, will find 5th Avenue a satisfying, old world choice.