Little Black Dress Eau de Parfum vs 5th Avenue After Five Eau de Parfum

Little Black Dress

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2001	Year	2005
££	Price Tier	££

5th Avenue After Five

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Little Black Dress Eau de Parfum

Divisive but beloved, Little Black Dress is Avon's attempt at timeless elegance. Some call it an ageless classic, others a synthetic mess. It's a statement piece, but pick the right formulation.

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Our Verdict - 5th Avenue After Five Eau de Parfum

This flanker to the perennial 5th Avenue line is divisive. Some find its woody, musky floral blend an elegant, understated gem; others are left cold by what they perceive as a generic, fleeting 'shampoo' scent, or a 'furniture polish' nightmare. Try before you buy, it's not a safe blind buy.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	2%	7%
Floral	41%	29%
Fruity	11%	8%
Green	5%	7%
Sweet	25%	20%
Warm	11%	14%
Woody	11%	14%
Earthy	2%	6%
Animalic	9%	11%
Fresh	12%	15%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Little Black Dress EdP

5th Avenue After Five EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Coriander 22% vs 22%

Honeysuckle 16% vs 31%

Only in Little Black Dress Eau de Parfum

Cyclamen 23% Ginger 20% Apricot Blossom 18%

Only in 5th Avenue After Five Eau de Parfum

Plum 25% Bergamot 21%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 23% vs 24%

Only in Little Black Dress Eau de Parfum

Ylang-Ylang 24% Gardenia 22% Peony 18% Datura 13%

Only in 5th Avenue After Five Eau de Parfum

Lily Of The Valley 26% Lotus 26% Saffron 23%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 21% vs 25%

Musk 20% vs 25%

Tonka Bean 16% vs 16%

Only in Little Black Dress Eau de Parfum

Plum 26% Woody 15%

Only in 5th Avenue After Five Eau de Parfum

Birch 33%

Accords

Little Black Dress Eau de Parfum 5th Avenue After Five Eau de Parfum

100%

White Floral

100%

85%

Floral

55%

80%

Fruity

70%

79%

Woody

70%

73%

Sweet

Leather

71%

64%

Fresh

61%

Yellow Floral

51%

Aromatic

58%

Smoky

57%

56%

Powdery

56%

Warm Spicy

56%

52%

Musky

55%

White Floral shared

100%

Floral shared

85%

55%

Fruity shared

80%

70%

Woody shared

79%

70%

Sweet

73%

Leather

71%

Fresh

64%

Yellow Floral

61%

Aromatic shared

51%

58%

Smoky

57%

Powdery shared

56%

Warm Spicy

56%

Musky shared

52%

55%

Performance

Little Black Dress Eau de Parfum 5th Avenue After Five Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Little Black Dress Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

While many find it suitable for office wear due to its perceived freshness and subtlety, others deem it too strong and better suited for evenings. Its rich floral and woody profile, combined with the 'little black dress' naming, points to a leaning towards more dressed-up or intimate occasions, though it's versatile enough for casual wear if applied lightly.

5th Avenue After Five Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Its moderate sillage and often-reported lighter longevity make it ideal for office wear, where it won't offend. Reviews suggest it's more of a daytime soft floral, making it less suitable for formal evening events or dates that demand a bolder statement. For a casual day it's a safe choice, but definitely not for sport.