5th Avenue
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1996 | Year | 2006 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
West Side
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
This one is a properly divisive beast - people either rave about its boozy rose and vanilla elegance or recoil from a sickly, synthetic mess. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so test it before you commit to a full bottle.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 39% | 42% |
| Fruity | 6% | 1% |
| Green | 2% | 2% |
| Sweet | 32% | 35% |
| Warm | 18% | 10% |
| Woody | 11% | 11% |
| Earthy | 6% | 4% |
| Animalic | 12% | 14% |
| Fresh | 4% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong projection and rich, boozy gourmand notes make it too imposing for office wear but perfect for dates and evening events. Casual wear is possible, especially in cooler weather, but it's certainly more dressy than relaxed.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Powdery, Fresh accords and Rose, Ylang-Ylang notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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