Elizabeth Arden 2015 EDT

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Always Red

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Elizabeth Arden Always Red is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2015. Always Red opens with Blood Orange, Plum, and Passionfruit, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Amber, Mahogany, and Praline. Elizabeth Arden's Always Red carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This is a grown-up gourmand that punches way above its weight - if you can get hold of the original formulation. Forget the dud re-release; the proper stuff is a sexy, rich, plum-praline dream with beast-mode performance that's often compared to Armani Si, but at a fraction of the price. It's a genuine crowd-pleaser and a steal if you find it.
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  • Bold
  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Modern
  • Warm
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Always Red Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, particularly the original formulation, make it less suitable for office wear. However, the rich, sweet, and sensual profile, combined with its impressive longevity, makes it perfect for alluring date nights or making a statement at formal events. It's too heavy for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Always Red opens with a bold, juicy burst of plum, passionfruit, and blood orange, instantly setting a vibrant, fruity tone. This quickly deepens into a floral heart where rose and jasmine mingle, before settling into a warm, inviting base of sweet praline, rich mahogany, and enveloping amber. The overall effect is a syrupy, dark fruit cocktail, balanced by gourmand sweetness and subtle woody depth.

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