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5th Avenue Eau de Parfum bottle 5th Avenue EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
1996 Year 2010
££ Price Tier ££
The Library Collection Opus III Eau de Parfum bottle The Library Collection Opus III EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 5th Avenue EDP
A divisive floral classic that people love for its sophisticated charm or dismiss for its perceived cheapness. Expect a clean, elegant scent, but be warned: reformulations mean many find it's lost its former beast-mode glory.
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Our Verdict - The Library Collection Opus III EDP
This is a divisive one. Many find it a 'masterpiece' of powdery florals and spice, with an ethereal, timeless quality. For others, it's a headache inducing, suffocating mix of sweet synthetic notes, leaning into 'grandma' territory due to its retro vibe.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
5th Avenue EDP
The Library Collection Opus III EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 11% vs 24%
Violet 11% vs 36%
Jasmine 5% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 18% vs 19%
Vanilla 15% vs 20%
Musk 11% vs 18%
Only in 5th Avenue
Iris 37% Amber 18%
Only in The Library Collection Opus III
Benzoin 23% Guaiac Wood 19%

Accords

5th Avenue The Library Collection Opus III
100%
Floral
68%
55%
Powdery
100%
Woody
84%
65%
Yellow Floral
83%
64%
Fresh
60%
Green
58%
Sweet
58%
Vanilla
55%
Amber
52%
49%
Citrus
Floral shared
100%
68%
Powdery shared
55%
100%
84%
Yellow Floral shared
65%
83%
64%
60%
Sweet shared
58%
58%
55%
52%
49%

Performance

5th Avenue The Library Collection Opus III
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

5th Avenue

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, inoffensive floral profile makes it ideal for office and casual wear. Despite some finding it perfect for formal events, mentions of its weaker modern performance mean it's unlikely to be a showstopper for a big night out.

The Library Collection Opus III

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and longevity make it suitable for office wear if applied lightly, though some find it quite strong. The elegant powdery-floral and woody accords lend themselves well to casual and formal settings, and its sensual depth is perfect for a date, but it's far too elegant for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, yellow floral, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

5th Avenue EDP
The Library Collection Opus III EDP
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