Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Live dupe — closest scent matches

Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Live: released in 2018, musky, fruity and citrus, about 6h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Live dupe?

The closest Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Live scent match we found is Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely — 84% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Live dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC LiveProjection
1Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely84%about $45* (+200%)5h vs 6h5/10
2Elizabeth Arden My Fifth Avenue82%about $20 (+33%)5h vs 6h6/10
3Elizabeth Arden Always Red Femme82%about $25 (+67%)5h vs 6h6/10
4Elizabeth Arden Always Red80%about $35* (+133%)6h vs 6h7/10
5Paris Hilton Can Can78%about $20 (+33%)5h vs 6h6/10
  1. Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely — 84% scent match

    Evokes the clean, musky floral character of 5th Avenue NYC Live with soft patchouli and bright top notes.

    It shares its woody, musky and citrus accords with Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Live, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 8,717 community ratings.

  2. Elizabeth Arden My Fifth Avenue — 82% scent match

    Offers a bright citrus-floral opening leading into clean woods reminiscent of 5th Avenue NYC Live.

    It shares its white floral, citrus and woody accords with Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Live, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 499 community ratings.

  3. Elizabeth Arden Always Red Femme — 82% scent match

    Features a berry-laden floral heart and smooth woody undertones that recall 5th Avenue NYC Live.

    It shares its fruity, woody and white floral accords with Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Live, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 389 community ratings.

  4. Elizabeth Arden Always Red — 80% scent match

    Presents a richer fruity-floral composition with dark fruits and warm patchouli similar to 5th Avenue NYC Live.

    It shares its sweet, fruity and citrus accords with Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Live, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 758 community ratings.

  5. Paris Hilton Can Can — 78% scent match

    Highlights fruity berry accents and a warm musky base in the same playful family as 5th Avenue NYC Live.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and citrus accords with Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Live, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 2,682 community ratings.

Which Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Live dupe is cheapest?

Elizabeth Arden My Fifth Avenue, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Live's own estimate.

Which Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Live dupe lasts longest?

Elizabeth Arden Always Red, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Live.

Which Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Live dupe is closest to the original?

Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Live dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely actually costs about $45 a year MORE than Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Live. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Live dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Elizabeth Arden Always Red comes closest at 6.1h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue NYC Live notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-11.