5th Avenue Eau de Parfum vs Talco Extrait
5th Avenue EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| F | Gender | U |
| 1996 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Talco Extrait
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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 is Talco, plain and simple. If you're after a sophisticated take on baby powder, New Notes delivers exactly that. It's polarising, with some finding it a comforting, clean dream and others dismissing it as too literal and, frankly, overpriced for what it is.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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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 potent longevity and sillage mean a light hand is needed, making it less ideal for enclosed office spaces or formal events. However, its clean, comforting profile makes it perfect for casual wear, especially at home, and it's even described as a 'perfect after-gym perfume' by some.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean sweet, powdery
Adds bergamot and powdery, drops carnation and clove
Where to buy
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