Red Door Eau de Parfum vs Alchemy Eau de Parfum

Red Door

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1989	Year	2019
££	Price Tier	££

Alchemy

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Red Door

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Alchemy

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Red Door

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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Our Verdict - Alchemy

A playful, sweet floral that's a bit of a crowd-pleaser. If you're after something juicy and long-lasting, Alchemy absolutely delivers.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	1%	0%
Floral	41%	40%
Fruity	9%	7%
Green	4%	6%
Sweet	32%	31%
Warm	11%	7%
Woody	12%	17%
Earthy	5%	4%
Animalic	8%	4%
Fresh	8%	8%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Red Door EdP

Alchemy EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Plum 16% vs 25%

Anise 13% vs 25%

Only in Red Door

Rose 23% Orange Blossom 16% Violet 16% Peach 15%

Only in Alchemy

Jacaranda 50%

Shared Notes

Tuberose 12% vs 22%

Ylang-Ylang 11% vs 22%

Jasmine 10% vs 22%

Lily Of The Valley 8% vs 11%

Only in Red Door

Carnation 15% Honey 15% Lily 9% Freesia 9% Orchid 8%

Only in Alchemy

Rose 22%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 16% vs 33%

Heliotrope 13% vs 16%

Vetiver 12% vs 16%

Cedar 11% vs 16%

Only in Red Door

Amber 16% Benzoin 15% Musk 14%

Only in Alchemy

Vanilla 17%

Accords

Red Door Alchemy

100%

Floral

82%

96%

White Floral

100%

64%

Woody

98%

73%

Sweet

60%

68%

Powdery

65%

63%

Warm Spicy

57%

Rose

61%

51%

Tuberose

60%

Yellow Floral

60%

58%

Honey

56%

Amber

Vanilla

56%

Fruity

45%

Floral shared

100%

82%

White Floral shared

96%

100%

Woody shared

64%

98%

Sweet shared

73%

60%

Powdery shared

68%

65%

Warm Spicy

63%

Rose shared

57%

61%

Tuberose shared

51%

60%

Yellow Floral

60%

Honey

58%

Amber

56%

Vanilla

56%

Fruity

45%

Performance

Red Door Alchemy

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Red Door

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.

Alchemy

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Its sweet and long-lasting nature makes it excellent for dates and casual wear, as it's noticed without being overwhelming. While it can work for the office, its prominent sweetness might be a bit much for very formal or buttoned-up settings.