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Elizabeth Arden

Red Door Aura

Red Door Aura by Elizabeth Arden is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women

The Quick Read

Warmly received so far — a white floral, sweet composition with a fruity undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear, leaning feminine.

citrus brightnesssophisticated warmthinviting floralbalanced elegancelasting
4.5· 0 Ratings
Created byCarlos Benaïm
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Longevity
8.2
Sillage
6.5
Best Time
🌙Night67%
Seasons
🍂 ❄️Fall/Winter
The Story

Elizabeth Arden is an American fragrance and cosmetics company founded in 1910 by Florence Nightingale Graham, who used the professional name Elizabeth Arden. This particular scent embodies the brand's heritage of innovation and sophistication, with a composition that opens with bright citrus notes before transitioning into a warm amber base. The soft florals in the heart keep the fragrance balanced and inviting.

Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Main Accords

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

Masculine5%
Unisex10%
Feminine85%
Performance

How It Wears

Longevity
Very Weak1.3k
Weak3.2k
Moderate16.0k
Long7.2k
Eternal2.6k
Sillage
Intimate5.3k
Moderate16.0k
Strong10.1k
Enormous5.0k

Application Tips

Apply one or two sprays to your pulse points. The citrus notes are bright but fleeting, so the amber base will make up most of what others notice throughout the day. It's best for daytime and evening wear as it reads softly yet confidently.

03 · The Nose

Carlos Benaïm

Founding perfumer · 189 fragrances · b. 1949 · Moroccan-French

Carlos Benaïm portrait
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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04 · Dossier

Edited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

You reach for this after a long day, wanting something that feels both familiar and comforting — like stepping into an upscale city apartment where subtle florals blend with warm wood tones.

Fig. 01 — Red Door Aura, Elizabeth Arden

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06 · The Room

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