5th Avenue NYC Lights

Fresh, juicy citrus notes evoke cheerful fragrances of the 1990s. The impression is carefree, energetic, radiant, and colorful. Gradually, the composition becomes smoother, gaining a subtle sweetness. On fabric, the scent lasts all day, while the sillage fairly quickly settles into a close-to-the-skin presence. What I truly love about the 5th Avenue flankers is that each one tells its own story, far removed from the original. This particular version sparkles with beautiful reflections of metropolitan lights. A lovely flanker, presented in a charming bottle.

Szuper illat, hideg, de napos januári időben kezdtem használni egy tesztert belőle, annak ellenére, hogy szinte nincs is "kék" illatom. Valahogy az összetevők csábítottak, és jó volt a megérzés, szuper parfüm egy hatalmas hátránnyal, gyenge. Nagyon kellemes eljétől a végéig, jó lenne naphosszat illatolni, de kb 2-3h alatt eltűnik, vagy teljesen bőrközelivé válik. Néhány anyagon valamelyest megmarad, de azért az mégsem ugyanaz... Viszont én most boldogan fújkálom naphosszat! Ár/érték arányban verhetetlen! Kiváncsi vagyok jó időben mit mutat majd?!

I'm a huge fan of the original 5th Avenue. I've tried others in the line but ended up gifting them to loved ones for a variety of reasons. They either smelled similar to something else I own, or were too sharp. I'm pleasantly surprised by NYC Lights. The opening is understandably tart due to the combination of cranberry, lime, and mandarine. It doesn't take the fragrance long to settle into a well-balanced, clean, creamy scent. The amber, tonka bean, and sandalwood are responsible for the warmer notes that prevent it from becoming too screechy. I plan to enjoy it this Spring. I could never use it during hot weather because the top notes will turn screechy on my skin. Longevity and sillage are not great-- it sits close to the skin, so you can expect an hour or two on moisturized skin. You might get 3-4 hours if you spray it on your top. I'm not sure I would repurchase this scent, but I may change my mind. I do anticipate reaching for it often.

This is a nice office type of fragrance. A post modern chypre that is a lot lighter than chypre perfumes of the 20th century. This starts off w/ a tart cranberry, sweet tangerine and crisp lime. The orris in the heart is very slight, it is not very powdery at all to my nose. I get a lot of amber and a bit of osmanthus in the heart. The base is a creamy tonka bean and woody patchouli. All and all a nice easy perfume that is great for running errands, office work, looking after kids, you know everyday life. You will smell nice, clean but not like shower gel because this still smells like a perfume. Edit:12/19/21 I gave this to my bestie. She smelled it and fell in love w/ it and thought it would be a great office perfume. It was a little extra in the Christmas bag I gave her. It is a very good office fragrance and every inexpensive. So if you are looking for something like that, give this one a try.

Really pleasantly surprised by this one. Starts out sharp and fruity with the lime, orange and cranberry which I can't pick out individually. A little sour and not the typical generic sweet fruity smell. More like a strong vodka cocktail. The heart and drydown are just lovely. Everything just blends out to a smooth, warming base. This would be appropriate for almost any situation. Work, shopping, out for dinner and drinks, a party. The only time it may not work would possibly be in very hot weather. I think this would be a lovely autumn and winter reach if you don't want something too heavy and complicated. It doesn't smell like anything else I own. It has decent sillage, is noticeable without being obnoxious. Doesn't outstay it's welcome but lasts a decent amount of time. And did I mention it cost just £11.99 for 75ml? Absolute steal, best blind buy in ages.