5th Avenue NYC Premiere

5th Avenue NYC Premiere has a little of the original 5th Avenue DNA, combined with a warm ambery Tonka base, making it a floriental. This is a good one. As some have noted, it's a linear fragrance without development; however, that's not a strike against it when the one line is this good. Somehow this gem ended up at the back of my perfume cabinet, no doubt because it's in a tall bottle! Not anymore. This one needs to be worn in cool weather and seems perfect for the holidays. Yes, there is a similarity to Addict (I have not smelled Addict Eau Fraiche so can't comment on that). NYC Premiere is easier to wear for me anyway because it's lighter than Addict without the dark boozy vanilla that can make Addict a bit intense. NYC Premiere's similar to Silences Purple but NYC Premiere is soapier. The soapiness is the linden note in the original 5th Avenue (a real classic). Although it is not listed, I seem to smell it. Maybe just the power of association. Don't let the price fool you. This is great if you want something purple and warm. It smells purple, goofy as that sounds. Purple like silk and cashmere, not purple like grape jelly. Vaguely resinous and animalic, comforting like a purple bathrobe yet elegant at the same time. A purple hug.

First of all this is a bargain! I got a 75ml for 12Eur, ridiculous price even for EA perfumes. This scent is I would say a more wearable version of Dior Addict, its definately not a dupe, although it shares some of the notes. The orchid and the tonka bean here start in a very sexy, very purple, very loud way but then it fades to a soft, creamy hyacinth and amber scent. I love EA perfumes because they are so well done and you can smell the transition and all the notes in the composition. I can see this being worn in the day actually, this smells very grown up, sophisticated, interesting. I can see a woman like Eva Longoria wear this, simple, chic and attractive at the same time. I definitely recommend this fragrance, both for the quality and price. Very long lasting on my skin with average sillage. I will spray this on my winter scarves and wear it proudly!

5th Avenue NYC Premiere is so beautiful! It's warm and sweet, smelling absolutely like that fantasy orchid smell, vanillay tonka, and resiny benzoin. It's elegant and grown up but also very versatile like many great fragrances you can wear year round and in all circumstances. To my nose, it's totally in the same genre as Dior Addict, Guerlain Angelique Noire, and Clinique Aromatics in Black. It has decent longevity -- about 4-5 hours -- and conservative to moderate sillage, so it's appropriate when you don't want to blast everyone in the vicinity with your fragrance. Another surprisingly great selection from Elizabeth Arden! I also very much enjoy 5th Avenue After Five (light, fresh floral/leather) and My 5th Avenue (pretty pear/white floral). My daughter loves the original 5th Avenue and 5th Avenue Royale.

One perfume that maked me stop for a while from testing other perfumes, I loved it from the moment I opened the box. A little citric fragrance at first, but floral, just a little bit of sweetness! I bought it especially for the comparisson to Dior Addict...and I am very pleased with the quality. It is long lasting, not to strong, just enough to be noticed. I let a T-shirt, that I was wearing one day when I used this scent, on my bed, and I left home for 2 days, when I came back the whole room smelled... 5th Avenue NYC Premiere ...and I won't talk about the compliments I got from a very special person while I was wearing this!

I own Dior Addict (2002 and 2012 versions, I have not tried the current formula), and DARE I say, that I almost like this cheapie better? I don ́t think NYC Premiere is a dupe of Dior Addict, but they are in the same ball street. NYCP is more feminine, less deep and dramatic and easier to wear, and is has better sillage than the 2 Diors. Longevity + 8 hours on me. It ́s like Dior Addicts younger sister, who is less melancholic, more carefree and bubbly and a bit less intelligent. This is a "love" for me, interesting and lovely scent that I enjoy wearing during the colder months.