ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel vs French Avenue Enigma Deux

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Kilian Angels' Share.

At a glance

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel costs £39 and French Avenue Enigma Deux costs £29.99, so French Avenue Enigma Deux is £9.01 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 9 distinct notes listed across both (22%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Kilian Angels' Share.

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

Amber Angel is ALT. Fragrances' comparison to Kilian Paris Angels' Share, the cognac and praline gourmand that turned a whiskey barrel accord into one of niche perfumery's most recognisable signatures.

French Avenue Enigma Deux

Enigma Deux is a 2023 unisex Eau de Parfum built around tonka bean and oud over amber and vanilla. Community wearers consistently describe a broader cognac, cinnamon and apple pie effect in wear, making it a sweet boozy gourmand despite the unusually sparse published pyramid.

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel, dupe of Kilian Angels' ShareFrench Avenue Enigma Deux, dupe of Kilian Angels' Share

Comparison

ALT. Fragrances Amber AngelFrench Avenue Enigma Deux
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 review7.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.8/106.8/10
Projection7.2/106.5/10
Scent accuracy8.5/107.4/10
Value for money8.2/107.8/10
Price£39£29.99
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byKilian Angels' ShareKilian Angels' Share

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

Top Notes

  • Cognac
  • Oak Wood

Heart Notes

  • Tonka Bean

Base Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Praline
  • Vanilla

French Avenue Enigma Deux

Top Notes

  • Tonka Bean
  • Oakwood

Heart Notes

  • Cinnamon
  • Hazelnut

Base Notes

  • Cognac

Shared Notes

  • Cognac
  • Tonka Bean

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel lists Oak Wood, Sandalwood, Praline and Vanilla that French Avenue Enigma Deux does not.

French Avenue Enigma Deux lists Oakwood, Cinnamon and Hazelnut that ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Whiskey

French Avenue Enigma Deux

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Oud
  • Powdery
  • Cinnamon
  • Animalic
  • Warm spicy
  • Spicy

Both share Sweet, Amber, Vanilla and Gourmand. ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel also lists Citrus, Fruity and Whiskey. French Avenue Enigma Deux also lists Oud, Powdery, Cinnamon, Animalic, Warm spicy and Spicy.

Vibes

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Gourmand

French Avenue Enigma Deux

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Romantic
  • Playful
  • Seductive
  • Warm
  • Cosy
  • Intense
  • Gourmand

Both share Sweet, Warm and Gourmand. ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel also lists Modern. French Avenue Enigma Deux also lists Dark, Romantic, Playful, Seductive, Cosy and Intense.

Occasions

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Night out
  • Cooler weather

French Avenue Enigma Deux

  • Evening
  • Social
  • Casual
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Date night
  • Romantic
  • Cosy

Both share Evening, Autumn and Winter. ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel also lists Signature, Night out and Cooler weather. French Avenue Enigma Deux also lists Social, Casual, Date night, Romantic and Cosy.

Performance

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

  • Long lasting

French Avenue Enigma Deux

  • Moderate projection
  • Moderate longevity
  • Linear
  • Hours of longevity

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel lists Long lasting. French Avenue Enigma Deux lists Moderate projection, Moderate longevity, Linear and Hours of longevity.

Style lane

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel

  • Boozy gourmand

French Avenue Enigma Deux

  • Boozy gourmand

Both share Boozy gourmand.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel (7.8/10)
  • Projection: Wins ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel (7.2/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel (8.2/10)
  • Price: Wins French Avenue Enigma Deux (£29.99)

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money, while French Avenue Enigma Deux leads on lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel has 1 community review and French Avenue Enigma Deux has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or French Avenue Enigma Deux?

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel costs £39 and French Avenue Enigma Deux costs £29.99, so French Avenue Enigma Deux is £9.01 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or French Avenue Enigma Deux?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and French Avenue Enigma Deux 6.8 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel rates higher.

Which projects more, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or French Avenue Enigma Deux?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel 7.2 out of 10 for projection and French Avenue Enigma Deux 6.5 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel rates higher.

Which is closer to Kilian Angels' Share, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or French Avenue Enigma Deux?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel 8.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and French Avenue Enigma Deux 7.4 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel rates higher.

Which is better value, ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel or French Avenue Enigma Deux?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel 8.2 out of 10 for value for money and French Avenue Enigma Deux 7.8 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel rates higher.

What notes do ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel and French Avenue Enigma Deux share?

They share 2 notes: Cognac and Tonka Bean.

Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel and French Avenue Enigma Deux?

ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter, Night out and Cooler weather. French Avenue Enigma Deux is tagged for Evening, Social, Casual, Autumn, Winter, Date night, Romantic and Cosy.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Kilian Angels' Share vs ALT. Fragrances Amber Angel
  • Kilian Angels' Share vs French Avenue Enigma Deux

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