Red Door Eau de Parfum bottle Red Door
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1989 Year 1991
££ Price Tier ££
SpellBound Eau de Parfum bottle SpellBound

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Which Should You Buy?

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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - SpellBound Eau de Parfum
This 90s powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, SpellBound is pure magic. It's a heady, unapologetic declaration of confidence, though beware the reformulation roulette - the vintage is where the true enchantment lies.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 5%
Floral 41% 32%
Fruity 9% 11%
Green 4% 5%
Sweet 32% 27%
Warm 11% 12%
Woody 12% 14%
Earthy 5% 5%
Animalic 8% 9%
Fresh 8% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Red Door EdP
SpellBound EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Sandalwood 16% vs 12%
Amber 15% vs 13%
Benzoin 15% vs 11%
Musk 14% vs 9%
Vetiver 12% vs 9%
Cedar 11% vs 9%
Only in Red Door Eau de Parfum
Heliotrope 14%
Only in SpellBound Eau de Parfum
Opoponax 12% Vanilla 12% Civet 11%

Accords

Red Door Eau de Parfum SpellBound Eau de Parfum
100%
Floral
73%
63%
Warm Spicy
100%
96%
White Floral
89%
56%
Amber
89%
64%
Woody
80%
68%
Powdery
79%
73%
Sweet
68%
Fruity
70%
Aromatic
65%
Vanilla
63%
58%
Honey
57%
Rose
51%
Tuberose
Floral shared
100%
73%
Warm Spicy shared
63%
100%
White Floral shared
96%
89%
Amber shared
56%
89%
Woody shared
64%
80%
Powdery shared
68%
79%
Sweet shared
73%
68%
70%
65%
63%
58%
57%
51%

Performance

Red Door Eau de Parfum SpellBound Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

SpellBound Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong sillage and potent character, SpellBound is best reserved for evening dates and formal events where it can truly shine without overwhelming. It's too assertive for casual or office wear, especially in its vintage formulation.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
93%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, White Floral, Amber accords and Rose, Lily Of The Valley notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Red Door Eau de Parfum
SpellBound Eau de Parfum
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