Elizabeth Arden 1989 Edp

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Red Door

by Carlos Benaïm

Elizabeth Arden Red Door is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1989, created by Carlos Benaïm. The fragrance opens with Rose, Violet, Peach, and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Lily Of The Valley, Jasmine, Orchid, and Lily, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk, and Cedar.

Our verdict on Red Door: Acquired

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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  • Sophisticated
Red Door Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 41%
Fruity 10%
Green 5%
Sweet 33%
Warm 11%
Woody 13%
Earthy 6%
Animalic 9%
Fresh 8%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Floral
100%
White Floral
96%
Sweet
73%
Powdery
68%
Woody
64%

Notes

Top Notes

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

Heart Notes

Carnation 15% Honey 15% Tuberose 12% Ylang-Ylang 11% Jasmine 11% Lily 9% Lily Of The Valley 9% Freesia 9% Orchid 8%

Base Notes

Sandalwood 16% Amber 16% Benzoin 15% Musk 14% Heliotrope 14% Vetiver 12% Cedar 12%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Best 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.

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About

Red Door opens with a grand bouquet of rich rose, sweet violet, and succulent plum, accented by a hint of warm anise. The heart blossoms into an opulent garden of white florals, drenched in honey, with carnal tuberose and spicy carnation adding depth. The dry down is a sophisticated embrace of creamy sandalwood, enveloping amber, and soft musks, leaving a warm, powdery trail that lingers beautifully.

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