Red Door 25 Eau de Parfum
“Red Door 25 Eau de Parfum by Elizabeth Arden is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a fruity, sweet composition with a floral undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning feminine.
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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.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
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.
Carlos Benaïm
Founding perfumer · 189 fragrances · b. 1949 · Moroccan-French
“The best fragrances are the ones that feel like they've always existed.”
Carlos 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. Born in Tangier and raised between Morocco and Paris, he brings a multicultural sensibility to his work. He is the co-creator of iconic fragrances including Ralph Lauren Polo, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, and numerous compositions for Dior and YSL. Benaïm is revered within the trade as a perfumer's perfumer — technically flawless, endlessly creative.
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Designer Elizabeth Arden
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The story behind the bottle.
The moment when a summer afternoon transitions into early evening, where ripe berries and soft florals blend with the subtle scent of honeyed woods.
Fig. 01 — Red Door 25 Eau de Parfum, Elizabeth Arden
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