23
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Red Door
feminine
Created by Carlos Benaïm
Red Door by Elizabeth Arden is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Red Door was launched in 1989. The nose behind this fragrance is Carlos Benaïm. Top notes are Rose, Plum, Orange Blossom, Violet, Peach and Anise; middle notes are Carnation, Honey, Rose, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lily, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orchid; base notes are Sandalwood, Amber, Benzoin, Musk, Heliotrope, Vetiver and Cedar. Created in1989, Red Door is a classic, elegant signature fragrance, a symbol of glamour and luxury, inspired by the famous Red Door Spa center. It opens with ylang-ylang and red rose, at its heart; orchid, jasmine, lily-of-the valley, orange blossom, wild violet and freesia. The base is composed of honey, sandalwood and vetiver.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
90%
Win
42%
Spr
25%
Sum
80%
Fall
Day & Night
61%
Day
100%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
4,285 votes
3.30
Love it
91921%
Like it
1.4k33%
OK
2616%
Dislike
1.5k35%
Hate it
2055%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 59 community opinions from Reddit
4.5
/ 10 community score
Red Door is a polarizing fragrance with a devoted but niche audience, primarily appreciated for nostalgia and family connections rather than contemporary appeal. While it excels at longevity and has cultural significance, many in the r/fragrance community actively dislike it, and it ranks among poorly-rated fragrances on review sites.
Strengths
- Highly memorable and long-lasting scent
- Nostalgic value for older generations
- Iconic vintage bottle design
- Holds sentimental family significance
Weaknesses
- Divisive and polarizing to many wearers
- Described as overpowering and difficult to remove
- Poor ratings on fragrance databases
- Considered unpleasant by younger audiences
Best for
Vintage collectors and nostalgia seekersOlder demographics with established preferencesThose seeking a powerful signature scent
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
