Fragrances inspired by 5th Avenue Eau de Parfum
The original
5th Avenue
Elizabeth Arden
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 11 of its 14 notes, including Carnation, Vanilla, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds clove and nutmeg, drops bergamot and lilac
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Nutmeg, Vanilla, Iris
The main difference
Adds allspice and ambroxan, drops amber and carnation
What they share
Shares 9 of its 20 notes, including Rose, Violet, Tuberose
The main difference
Adds bergamot and blackcurrant, drops carnation and jasmine
What they share
Shares 8 of its 11 notes, including Jasmine, Violet, Tuberose
The main difference
Adds chamomile and coriander, drops carnation and clove
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Violet, Iris
The main difference
Adds benzoin and cinnamon, drops amber and carnation
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Elizabeth Arden. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.