Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Lights
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is lime and cranberry. The heart brings orris and amber. On the skin it settles into patchouli and tonka bean. Overall it smells citrus and fruity.
- Came out
- 2017
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
5th Avenue NYC Lights notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Lights
5th Avenue NYC Lights is made by Elizabeth Arden.
Which weather suits 5th Avenue NYC Lights
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl has more depth.
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Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like patchouli and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
5th Avenue NYC Lights price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur but less than Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by fruity and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and fruity smells and notes like orris and patchouli. Less obvious notes include tangerine, osmanthus and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.81 out of 5.
5th Avenue NYC Lights dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (5 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (6 shared notes), Carolina Herrera Ch Good Girl (5 shared notes) and Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur (6 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Does 5th Avenue NYC Lights project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
When did 5th Avenue NYC Lights come out?
It came out in 2017.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.