Eau de Parfum2006
Red Door Velvet
Sophie LabbéThe nose · 102 fragrances · also made Valentino Uomo Intense (2016)Portrait →

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Elizabeth Arden  ·  Sold as feminine

Red Door Velvet

The subtle glow of candlelight in a cozy room, where the crispness of the air is softened by the warmth of amber and musk.

3.88274 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
floralfreshmuskywhite floralpowderypatchouli
Red Door VelvetMid-range · $40–100

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate36% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak4%
Weak10%
Moderate49%
Long lasting29%
Eternal7%
SillageModerate49% say strong or enormous
Intimate11%
Moderate40%
Strong27%
Enormous22%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine0%
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Unisex5%
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Feminine95%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Elizabeth Arden's rich heritage in American cosmetics and fragrances sets the stage for Red Door Velvet. This unisex EDP opens with a bright citrus-aromatic accord that captures the crispness of early morning, before transitioning into a heart of soft florals and warm woods. The base notes, anchored by musk and amber, create a sense of comfort and warmth, perfect for an evening out or a quiet dinner at home.

How to wear it

Apply one to two sprays — the citrus top notes are bright but fade quickly into the warm base. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than filling a room, making it ideal for intimate settings or dinner dates.

Fig. 01 — Red Door Velvet, Elizabeth Arden

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03 · The nose

Sophie Labbé

Two decades at IFF, now principal at Firmenich

Sophie Labbé grew up between Paris and the French countryside, exposed early to a wide range of scents from city life to coastal breezes.

102fragrances
Frenchnationality

The Red Door line

7 fragrances, compared side by side

Designer Elizabeth Arden

More from the house · founded 1910

Red Door VelvetExplorer
Try it layered

With Boadicea the Victorious Explorer

Adds amber, woody and aromatic; shares bergamot.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

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