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5th Avenue vs Paris

5th Avenue and Paris share 10 of their 32 notes (31%). Paris lasts longer: longevity 8.0/10 against 7.0/10 for 5th Avenue. Paris projects more: sillage 7.5/10 against 6.5/10 for 5th Avenue.

At a glance

5th AvenueParis
BrandElizabeth ArdenYves Saint Laurent
Release year19961983
ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
Rating
7.5/10100+ votes
7.5/10100+ votes
Longevity
7.0/10
8.0/10
Sillage
6.5/10
7.5/10

When to wear

Seasons
5th AvenueParis
Spring34%33%
Summer26%27%
Autumn25%24%
Winter15%16%
Occasions
5th AvenueParis
Daytime27%22%
Office23%19%
Casual21%20%
Nighttime14%20%
Evening12%17%

Notes

10 of 32 notes in both (31%)

Only in 5th Avenue

  • Linden blossom
  • Mandarin orange
  • Lilac
  • Magnolia
  • Clove
  • Tuberose(Indian tuberose)
  • Peach
  • Nutmeg
  • Vanilla

In both

  • Lily of the valley
  • Bergamot
  • Ylang-ylang
  • Jasmine
  • Rose(Bulgarian rose / Rose)
  • Violet
  • Sandalwood
  • Amber
  • Iris(Iris / Orris root)
  • Musk(Tibetan musk / Musk)

Only in Paris

  • Orange blossom
  • Cassia
  • Mimosa
  • Hawthorn
  • Nasturtium
  • Hyacinth
  • Geranium
  • Green notes
  • Lily
  • Lime blossom
  • Cedar(Cedarwood)
  • Heliotrope
  • Oakmoss

Accords

  1. Fresh: 5th Avenue, Paris
  2. Floral: 5th Avenue, Paris
  3. Green: 5th Avenue, Paris
  4. Sweet: 5th Avenue, Paris
  5. Spicy: 5th Avenue, Paris
  6. Fruity: Paris
  7. Woody: 5th Avenue

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Paris lasts longer: longevity 8.0/10 against 7.0/10 for 5th Avenue.

Which one projects more?

Paris projects more: sillage 7.5/10 against 6.5/10 for 5th Avenue.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 15% of the season votes for 5th Avenue and 16% for Paris.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 26% of the season votes for 5th Avenue and 27% for Paris.

Which one is rated higher?

Both are rated 7.5/10.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Lily of the valley, Bergamot, Ylang-ylang, Jasmine, Rose (Bulgarian rose / Rose), Violet, Sandalwood, Amber, Iris (Iris / Orris root), Musk (Tibetan musk / Musk).

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