Red Door by Elizabeth Arden
Brand: Elizabeth Arden
Concentration: EDT
Scent overview
A lush 1989 floral: lily of the valley, freesia and violet open onto red rose, orange flower, jasmine and ylang, resting on honeyed sandalwood and oakmoss.
Is Red Door worth it?
How it smells: Opens with lily of the valley, freesia and violet, rose and orange blossom at the heart, then dries down to oakmoss and sandalwood.
Scent Score: 60/100 (Good). Doesn't stand out. Fades faster than most fragrances. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 57, versatility 67, layerability 60 and value 57, each out of 100.
Buyers say it gets compliments, lasts long and smells fresh. Hardly any complaints. Buyers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 223 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
EDT · Introduced 1989 · Women
Key accords: Lily of the Valley, Freesia, Violet, Rose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine
Top Notes
- Lily of the Valley
- Freesia
- Violet
Heart Notes
- Rose
- Orange Blossom
- Jasmine
- Ylang-Ylang
Base Notes
- Oakmoss
- Sandalwood
- Honey
Occasions: Evening, Special Occasion
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Red Door by Elizabeth Arden belongs to the floral fragrance family. A lush 1989 floral: lily of the valley, freesia and violet open onto red rose, orange flower, jasmine and ylang, resting on honeyed sandalwood and oakmoss. Red Door opens with Lily of the Valley, Freesia, and Violet. The heart brings Rose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang. It dries down to Oakmoss, Sandalwood, and Honey.
How to wear Red Door
On skin, Red Door by Elizabeth Arden has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDT concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is For Her by Narciso Rodriguez. Apply Red Door first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer For Her on top for musk lift. Start with 1 spray Red Door : 2 sprays For Her and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Red Door opens with Lily of the Valley, Freesia, and Violet.
The heart brings Rose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang.
It dries down to Oakmoss, Sandalwood, and Honey.
What to layer with Red Door
For Her by Narciso Rodriguez
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and musk scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Red Door first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer For Her on top for musk lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Red Door : 2 sprays For Her
Nomade by Chloé
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share freesia, rose, and jasmine.
Order: Apply Red Door first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nomade on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Red Door : 2 sprays Nomade
Godolphin by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and jasmine.
Order: Apply Red Door first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Godolphin on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Red Door : 2 sprays Godolphin
Aqua Vitae Cologne forte by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share orange blossom, ylang-ylang, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Red Door first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aqua Vitae Cologne forte on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Red Door : 2 sprays Aqua Vitae Cologne forte
Tangerine Boy by Phlur
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share orange blossom and jasmine.
Order: Apply Red Door first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tangerine Boy on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Red Door : 2 sprays Tangerine Boy
Pairings to approach with care
Brit Sheer by Burberry
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 30/99
Red Door has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Brit Sheer brings a fruity contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Red Door first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Brit Sheer on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Red Door : 2 sprays Brit Sheer
Tobacco 01 by Zara
Not Recommended · 32/99
Red Door has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco 01 brings a gourmand contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Red Door first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco 01 on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Red Door : 2 sprays Tobacco 01
Related fragrances and why
- For Her by Narciso RodriguezBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include rose and sandalwood.
- Nomade by ChloéBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include freesia, rose, and jasmine.
- Godolphin by Parfums de Marly — Both include rose and jasmine.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Red Door?
Red Door opens with Lily of the Valley, Freesia, and Violet. The heart brings Rose, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang. It dries down to Oakmoss, Sandalwood, and Honey.
How long does Red Door last, and how strong is it?
Red Door by Elizabeth Arden has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDT concentration.
When should you wear Red Door?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and special occasion.
What layers well with Red Door?
For Her by Narciso Rodriguez is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and musk scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and sandalwood. Apply Red Door first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer For Her on top for musk lift. Start with 1 spray Red Door : 2 sprays For Her.
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