Elizabeth Arden 2006 EDP

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Red Door Velvet

by Sophie Labbé

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Elizabeth Arden Red Door Velvet is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006, created by Sophie Labbé. Red Door Velvet opens with Cyclamen, Bergamot, Lily of the Valley, and Tea, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Peony, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Honey. Elizabeth Arden's Red Door Velvet carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A cult classic that's been sorely missed since its discontinuation. If you can find a bottle, snap it up; it's a softer, more modern take on the original Red Door, with a velvety musk that keeps people coming back.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Warm
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Red Door Velvet Eau de Parfum 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and soft, musky floral profile make it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. It shines on dates and formal occasions due to its elegant and sensual vibe, while being a bit too refined for casual or sport settings.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Opens with a delicate, clean tea note mixed with lily of the valley and a whisper of cyclamen. The heart unfolds into a fresh floral bouquet of peony, freesia, and jasmine, offering a bright yet smooth character. As it settles, a comforting base of musk and a light touch of honey emerges, grounded by soft vanilla and a clean, non-intrusive patchouli, creating a truly velvety finish.

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