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Elizabeth Arden

Red Door Shimmer

Perfumer: Clément Gavarry

2008WomenClassic
7.0/ 10
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Elizabeth Arden Red Door Shimmer is a sweet, floral women's fragrance that leans towards fall and winter evenings; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: The votes point to evening; dressed for a nice dinner.

How does it perform?

From 27 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.8 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
6.4 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

63% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Gardenia
Casablanca lily
Peony

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Citrus
  2. Floral
  3. Fruity
  4. Sweet
  5. Gourmand
  6. Spicy
  7. Oriental
  8. Powdery

What does Red Door Shimmer smell like?

Most voters wear it in fall and winter, in the evening or on a night out; spring follows, while summer is rarely chosen. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it leaves a quiet but noticeable trail.

It opens with yuzu leaf, pink pepper, pear and blackberry, a citrusy, fruity start with a light spicy edge. The heart of gardenia, Casablanca lily and peony builds a floral body. In the base, red amber, sandalwood and tonka bean sweeten it and add a powdery, oriental warmth. Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum and Lolita Lempicka L (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Yuzu leaf
    • Pink pepper
    • Pear
  2. First hours

    • Gardenia
    • Casablanca lily
    • Peony
  3. Towards evening

    • Red amber
    • Sandalwood
    • Vetiver

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 37%
    Autumn
  • 31%
    Winter
  • 26%
    Spring
  • 6%
    Summer
  • Evening
    31%
  • Daytime
    24%
  • Nighttime
    21%
  • Office
    14%
  • Casual
    10%

Least picked for everyday wear.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026