Fragrance Inspired by Fragrance Du Bois New York 5th Avenue — Fifth Hour
Fifth Hour is our fragrance inspired by Fragrance Du Bois New York 5th Avenue. Below: the shared accords, the scent-DNA similarity, and an honest take on where it lands versus the original.
"Inspired by" should mean a real interpretation of the original's DNA — not a vague nod. Here is the DNA.
Scent comparison
| Original: Fragrance Du Bois New York 5th Avenue | Fifth Hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Bergamot, Rose, Violet | Bergamot, Rose, Violet |
| Heart notes | Musk, Amber, Vanilla | Musk, Amber, Vanilla |
| Base notes | Caramel, Guaiac Wood, Cashmere Wood | Caramel, Guaiac Wood, Cashmere Wood |
| Scent family | — | — |
| Concentration | eau de parfum | eau de parfum |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $50.00 |
Why it matches
Fifth Hour tracks Fragrance Du Bois New York 5th Avenue through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Bergamot, Rose, Violet, Musk, Amber. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 96%, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Fifth Hour a good Fragrance Du Bois New York 5th Avenue dupe?
- Yes — Fifth Hour overlaps Fragrance Du Bois New York 5th Avenue by about 96.3% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Bergamot, Rose, Violet, Musk). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Fifth Hour smell like?
- It opens with Bergamot, Rose, Violet, a heart of Musk, Amber, Vanilla, drying down to Caramel, Guaiac Wood, Cashmere Wood — mirroring the Fragrance Du Bois New York 5th Avenue arc.
- How long does Fifth Hour last?
- As a eau de parfum, Fifth Hour gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Fragrance Du Bois New York 5th Avenue.
- How much cheaper is it than Fragrance Du Bois New York 5th Avenue?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
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Arabiva Fragrances · Fifth Hour. Referenced brand names belong to their owners and are used for descriptive comparison only.