Elizabeth Arden 2005 EDP

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5th Avenue After Five

by Olivier Gillotin

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Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue After Five is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Olivier Gillotin. 5th Avenue After Five opens with Bergamot, Honeysuckle, Coriander, and Plum, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Lotus, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Birch, and Tonka Bean. Elizabeth Arden's 5th Avenue After Five carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

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.
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  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Relaxed
  • Classic
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5th Avenue After Five Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

After Five opens with a crisp, bright burst of bergamot and juicy plum, accented by an unusual hint of coriander. This quickly gives way to a lush heart of honeysuckle, jasmine, and delicate lotus, underscored by the intriguing, metallic warmth of saffron. The drydown settles into a smooth, creamy base of birch, sandalwood, and musk, with a touch of tonka bean adding subtle powdery sweetness and a hint of soft leather.

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