5th Avenue Eau de Parfum vs Red Door Eau de Parfum

5th Avenue

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1996	Year	1989
££	Price Tier	££

Red Door

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 5th Avenue Eau de Parfum

A divisive floral classic that people love for its sophisticated charm or dismiss for its perceived cheapness. Expect a clean, elegant scent, but be warned: reformulations mean many find it's lost its former beast-mode glory.

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Our Verdict - Red Door Eau de Parfum

Divisive yet iconic, Red Door is the confident, unapologetic queen of vintage florals. Expect a powerful performance, but proceed with caution - this one's a love-it-or-hate-it scent that triggers strong opinions and even stronger reactions.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	1%
Floral	39%	41%
Fruity	6%	9%
Green	2%	4%
Sweet	32%	32%
Warm	18%	11%
Woody	11%	12%
Earthy	6%	5%
Animalic	12%	8%
Fresh	4%	8%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

5th Avenue EdP

Red Door EdP

Notes

Only in Red Door Eau de Parfum

Rose 23% Plum 16% Orange Blossom 16% Violet 16% Peach 15% Anise 13%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 14% vs 10%

Ylang-Ylang 12% vs 11%

Tuberose 12% vs 12%

Carnation 12% vs 15%

Only in 5th Avenue Eau de Parfum

Peach 12% Rose 12% Violet 12% Nutmeg 11%

Only in Red Door Eau de Parfum

Honey 15% Lily 9% Lily Of The Valley 9% Freesia 9% Orchid 8%

Shared Notes

Musk 18% vs 14%

Sandalwood 16% vs 16%

Amber 16% vs 15%

Only in 5th Avenue Eau de Parfum

Iris 17% Vanilla 16% Clove 15%

Only in Red Door Eau de Parfum

Benzoin 15% Heliotrope 14% Vetiver 12% Cedar 12%

Accords

5th Avenue Eau de Parfum Red Door Eau de Parfum

100%

Floral

100%

80%

White Floral

96%

58%

Sweet

73%

55%

Powdery

68%

65%

Yellow Floral

64%

Fresh

Woody

64%

Warm Spicy

63%

60%

Green

Honey

58%

Rose

57%

Amber

56%

Tuberose

51%

49%

Citrus

Floral shared

100%

White Floral shared

80%

96%

Sweet shared

58%

73%

Powdery shared

55%

68%

Yellow Floral

65%

Fresh

64%

Woody

64%

Warm Spicy

63%

Green

60%

Honey

58%

Rose

57%

Amber

56%

Tuberose

51%

Citrus

49%

Performance

5th Avenue Eau de Parfum Red Door Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

5th Avenue Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Formal

Also Works:

Date

Its clean, inoffensive floral profile makes it ideal for office and casual wear. Despite some finding it perfect for formal events, mentions of its weaker modern performance mean it's unlikely to be a showstopper for a big night out.

Red Door Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Red Door's beast-mode performance and opulent, statement-making profile make it unsuitable for daily office wear but perfect for formal events and glamorous date nights. Reviews highlight its strength and 'going out' vibe, cementing its status for special occasions rather than casual or athletic settings.