Question 1

What's the difference between The Door and Salome?

Accepted Answer

The Door is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Roelen (2020) dominated by Woody accords. Salome is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Papillon Artisan Perfumes (2015) leaning on Leather accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, Smoky, Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, The Door or Salome?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, The Door scores 4.04/5 vs Salome at 4.13/5. Salome's standout strength: Unique animalic and musky character that's bold and unapologetic. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do The Door and Salome smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Salome: Salome is a divisive, unapologetically bold fragrance that appeals strongly to enthusiasts of animalic and skank fragrances.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, The Door or Salome?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits The Door vs Salome?

Accepted Answer

The Door scores highest for fall wear; Salome scores highest for winter wear. The Door leans evening, Salome leans evening.

The Door vs Salome

Comparison Summary

Unique to The Door (11)

Unique to Salome (16)

Shared Accords (3)

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Attribute	The Door	Salome
Brand	Roelen	Papillon Artisan Perfumes
Year	2020	2015
Rating	4.04	4.13
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	16