Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Only NYC dupe — cheaper alternatives

Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Only NYC: released in 2015, floral, citrus and fruity, about 5h on skin, projection 4/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

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

The closest Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Only NYC dupe we found is Elizabeth Arden Always Red Femme — 88% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Only NYC 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 Only NYCProjection
1Elizabeth Arden Always Red Femme88%about $255h vs 5h6/10
2Versace Yellow Diamond83%about $75* (+200%)5h vs 5h7/10
3Burberry Brit Sheer81%about $40 (+60%)4h vs 5h6/10
4Coach the Fragrance80%about $20 (−20%)5h vs 5h6/10
5Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy77%about $45* (+80%)6h vs 5h7/10
  1. Elizabeth Arden Always Red Femme — 88% scent match

    Shares a similar vibrant fruity-floral character to 5th Avenue Only NYC, leaning into a warm, inviting sweetness with a soft, comforting dry-down.

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

  2. Versace Yellow Diamond — 83% scent match

    Evokes the bright citrus and airy floral facets found in 5th Avenue Only NYC, offering a sparkling and luminous everyday profile.

    It shares its citrus, floral and yellow floral accords with Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Only NYC, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 7,201 community ratings.

  3. Burberry Brit Sheer — 81% scent match

    Presents a fresh and fruity approach comparable to 5th Avenue Only NYC, highlighted by a gentle, clean floral heart.

    It shares its fruity, citrus and floral accords with Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Only NYC, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 2,398 community ratings.

  4. Coach the Fragrance — 80% scent match

    Resonates with the approachable sweetness and rich floral structure of 5th Avenue Only NYC, backed by a smooth woody base.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and powdery accords with Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Only NYC, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 2,356 community ratings.

  5. Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy — 77% scent match

    Captures the sweet, fruit-forward exuberance of 5th Avenue Only NYC with a playful, sugar-dusted opening and creamy finish.

    It shares its sweet, fruity and powdery accords with Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Only NYC, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 12,317 community ratings.

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

Coach the Fragrance, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 20% less than Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Only NYC.

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

Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Only NYC.

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

Elizabeth Arden Always Red Femme, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

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

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Elizabeth Arden Always Red Femme works out about the same as Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Only NYC over a year. Both priced at 100 ml; 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 Only NYC dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy comes closest at 5.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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

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Updated 2026-08-21.