Elizabeth Arden 2009 EDP

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5th Avenue Style

by Yann Vasnier

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Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Style is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Yann Vasnier. 5th Avenue Style opens with Marigold, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Apple Blossom, White Chocolate, Peony, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Musk, Oakmoss, and Vanilla. Elizabeth Arden's 5th Avenue Style carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A divisive scent that promises gourmand delight but often delivers a sharp, fleeting citrus. Some find it a creamy, comforting peach, others a synthetic hairspray mess. A real coin toss.
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  • Relaxed
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Modern
  • Fresh
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5th Avenue Style 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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its often light and fresh character, make it suitable for office wear. The comforting, clean notes lend themselves well to casual and everyday situations, though it lacks the projection or depth for formal events or impactful date nights.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

5th Avenue Style opens with a brisk, zesty pop of bergamot and pink pepper, often bordering on acerbic for some. This quickly gives way to a creamy, soft heart where apple blossom and peach mingle with a subtle whisper of white chocolate. The dry down is a delicate dance of clean musk and a hint of vanilla, grounding the sweeter notes without becoming heavy.

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