5th Avenue by Elizabeth Arden

Just bought it with high hopes, but I still can’t quite decipher it. Of the listed notes, I only detect linden and valley lily at the start, nothing in the heart, and maybe a hint of musk at the end. I expected more punch since it’s a vintage scent with neroli dominating like magnolia, but after multiple sprays, I detect nothing else. It feels weak in projection and trail, though I hope it improves with heat. For now, I wouldn’t recommend it blindly 🙁

Beautiful, my spring classic. A sweet, realistic floral that smells like a garden or a clean stream. On me, the muguet dominates with rose and neroli in the background. At first, it brought me joy and didn’t feel urban, but rather a natural, candid cocktail. Gradually, I discovered its elegance thanks to the amber and sandalwood—a class that modern perfumery has lost. It lasts long and projects well, and although my bottle is old, the brand remains accessible. Highly recommended if you like sweet, natural, classic florals.

Stunning, light, natural, and fresh. Smells like a bouquet of flowers in spring. The downside is that it doesn’t last at all, and with the excuse of allergies, its tenacity is getting weaker and weaker. What a pity. Despite the proliferation of perfumes today, few are so well-balanced. It no longer lasts and is expensive for what it offers, but it’s beautiful. If they improve the longevity, I’ll buy it even if the price goes up.

So many promised notes, but in the end, it smells like old body cream. I never owned it, but my mom did, so I know exactly what it smells like. It’s soft, subtle, and vintage.

I tried it years ago and forgot how good it smelled until I tried it again and had to buy it. It’s very pleasant, elegant, for everyday wear, and timeless. I don’t see it on young girls.

I love it; I’m waiting to buy it again, and the price is great too.

This was my first designer perfume at 16, a gift from my aunt. I fell in love with it and still do; it brings back beautiful memories. It’s super floral and elegant, giving off vibes of a classy older lady.

White and yellow floral, fresh and sweet. Very easy to wear. If you like perfumes like Anaïs, Don Algodón, or Organza, you’ll definitely love this. I wear it to sleep. It has a soapy, clean touch typical of older perfumes. I’m glad it’s still available.

A floral, fresh, elegant fragrance with personality but wearable and versatile. A beauty that doesn’t lose its sensuality or femininity. I wear it anytime, anywhere; it’s not heavy and very flattering. On my skin, it has moderate projection and lasts 5 hours. Nothing an aroma this beautiful can’t solve with a quick reapplication to carry you through the day. Simply a beautiful scent.

A well-rounded, timeless, and exquisite aroma, but with minimal longevity and no projection. The quality is questionable, and the bottle is also very poorly made. Such a shame given how good it smells.

It’s floral, with a bright, expansive lily of the valley. Perfect for gifting to safe-commitment recipients or keeping in your closet: discreet and never intrusive. Very friendly for when you want to stay calm without taking risks, like that correct ‘B’ grade that doesn’t give much satisfaction. Safe for gifting if you don’t know someone’s taste, similar to Tous or Gabrielle.

I didn’t expect a powerhouse for the price, and I’m grateful for that, but I also didn’t expect to dislike it. I was hoping for something fresh, wearable, citrusy with white flowers that others love… for me, it smells like insecticide on the skin. Luckily, it doesn’t have much of a sillage; I bought 30ml and I’m glad I did. It seemed pleasant in the store upon testing, the opening is acceptable, but after sniffing several at once, my nose got confused. Immediately, it became unbearable. It should be applied once and then you head out for a walk. Haha.

I’ve had a 10ml mini for ten years and it still smells the same. I only used half of it because something didn’t quite convince me. Today I tested it again: I like it. It smells clean, unique, and sophisticated, yet soft, which is probably why I left it untouched for so long. It feels great on the skin. I won’t use it up until I buy a larger bottle; I want to keep it in my collection but use it like the others. Yes, I recommend it despite the lack of sillage because it’s timeless, rich, and elegant. A classic I’ll be integrating permanently.

It’s a fragrance I love, soft, floral, and sweet but with just the right balance. I bought it recently thinking of the one I used in the 2000s, but they reformulated it; it seems more like an EDT than an EDP. It already has a softer trail and lasts much less on skin. Such a pity.

One of the old-school perfumery monsters… The opening is brutal, packed with neroli, jasmine, and magnolia, supported by vanilla, rose, and a variety of florals. This lasts at least 2-3 hours without losing intensity or trail, which in my case stretches over 2 meters. Then it settles; the woods add depth, but it remains a sweet, juicy floral for another 10-12 hours. That’s when the citrus really shines through until the very end. In my case, I’m sure it lasts more than 24 hours. Why do I call it a monster? Obviously because of its sheer size. It’s clearly a perfume made the old-fashioned way, with EA quality. I tried it yesterday after years and they haven’t changed a thing!!!