BlackberryOpens with
FlowersHeart
HoneyDries down to
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Elizabeth Arden · Sold as feminine
Red Door 25 Eau de Parfum
The moment when a summer afternoon transitions into early evening, where ripe berries and soft florals blend with the subtle scent of honeyed woods.
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Red Door 25 Eau de ParfumMid-range · $40–100
41%Similar accords, often for lessConfidential Private Gold · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Red Door 25 Eau de Parfum by Elizabeth Arden was launched in 2014 as a modern take on the brand's classic elegance. Carlos Benaïm crafted this chypre floral fragrance, blending fruity and sweet accords with a powdery musky base that evokes both freshness and warmth. The composition opens with blackberry, raspberry, and cassis, leading to a heart of flowers and violet leaf before settling into a honeyed woody base of sandalwood and patchouli. This fragrance captures the essence of Elizabeth Arden's enduring style while adding contemporary nuances.
Apply two sprays for optimal effect — the fruity top notes are bright but fleeting, while the honeyed musk base lasts well into the night. This fragrance reads better close to skin than in a room, so aim for pulse points.
Fig. 01 — Red Door 25 Eau de Parfum, Elizabeth Arden
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Carlos Benaïm
The quiet geniusCarlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades.
“Perfumers always strive to create a scent that will have long lasting appeal but we never fully know in advance.”
Carlos Benaïm · The Candy Perfume Boy, April 2015
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