Dossier Ambery Oakwood 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

Dossier Ambery Oakwood costs £39 and French Avenue Enigma Deux costs £29.99, so French Avenue Enigma Deux is £9.01 cheaper. They share 4 notes out of 11 distinct notes listed across both (36%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Kilian Angels' Share.

Dossier Ambery Oakwood

Ambery Oakwood is Dossier's boozy gourmand interpretation of Kilian Angels' Share, built around cognac, cinnamon and candied fruit before moving through oakwood, coffee and myrrh into a tonka, vanilla and praline drydown.

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.

Dossier Ambery Oakwood, dupe of Kilian Angels' ShareFrench Avenue Enigma Deux, dupe of Kilian Angels' Share

Comparison

Dossier Ambery OakwoodFrench Avenue Enigma Deux
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review7.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/106.8/10
Projection7.0/106.5/10
Scent accuracy8.0/107.4/10
Value for money8.5/107.8/10
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.

Dossier Ambery Oakwood

Top Notes

  • Cognac
  • Cinnamon
  • Candied Fruits

Heart Notes

  • Oakwood
  • Coffee
  • Myrrh

Base Notes

  • Tonka Bean
  • Vanilla
  • Cistus
  • Praline

French Avenue Enigma Deux

Top Notes

  • Tonka Bean
  • Oakwood

Heart Notes

  • Cinnamon
  • Hazelnut

Base Notes

  • Cognac

Shared Notes

  • Cognac
  • Cinnamon
  • Oakwood
  • Tonka Bean

4 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Dossier Ambery Oakwood lists Candied Fruits, Coffee, Myrrh, Vanilla, Cistus and Praline that French Avenue Enigma Deux does not.

French Avenue Enigma Deux lists Hazelnut that Dossier Ambery Oakwood does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Dossier Ambery Oakwood

  • Boozy
  • Warm spicy
  • Woody
  • Sweet
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Amber

French Avenue Enigma Deux

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

Both share Warm spicy, Sweet, Vanilla, Gourmand and Amber. Dossier Ambery Oakwood also lists Boozy and Woody. French Avenue Enigma Deux also lists Oud, Powdery, Cinnamon, Animalic and Spicy.

Vibes

Dossier Ambery Oakwood

  • Boozy
  • Cozy
  • Rich
  • Sweet
  • Luxurious

French Avenue Enigma Deux

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

Both share Sweet. Dossier Ambery Oakwood also lists Boozy, Cozy, Rich and Luxurious. French Avenue Enigma Deux also lists Dark, Romantic, Playful, Seductive, Warm, Cosy, Intense and Gourmand.

Occasions

Dossier Ambery Oakwood

  • Evening
  • Date Night
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Special Occasion

French Avenue Enigma Deux

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

Both share Evening, Date Night, Autumn and Winter. Dossier Ambery Oakwood also lists Special Occasion. French Avenue Enigma Deux also lists Social, Casual, Romantic and Cosy.

Performance

Dossier Ambery Oakwood

  • Significant Projection
  • Long Wearing
  • Warm Trail

French Avenue Enigma Deux

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

Dossier Ambery Oakwood lists Significant Projection, Long Wearing and Warm Trail. French Avenue Enigma Deux lists Moderate projection, Moderate longevity, Linear and Hours of longevity.

Style lane

Dossier Ambery Oakwood

  • Boozy gourmand amber

French Avenue Enigma Deux

  • Boozy gourmand

Dossier Ambery Oakwood lists Boozy gourmand amber. French Avenue Enigma Deux lists Boozy gourmand.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Dossier Ambery Oakwood (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Dossier Ambery Oakwood (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Dossier Ambery Oakwood (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Dossier Ambery Oakwood (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins French Avenue Enigma Deux (£29.99)

Dossier Ambery Oakwood 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. Dossier Ambery Oakwood has 1 community review and French Avenue Enigma Deux has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or French Avenue Enigma Deux?

Dossier Ambery Oakwood costs £39 and French Avenue Enigma Deux costs £29.99, so French Avenue Enigma Deux is £9.01 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or French Avenue Enigma Deux?

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and French Avenue Enigma Deux 6.8 out of 10, so Dossier Ambery Oakwood rates higher.

Which projects more, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or French Avenue Enigma Deux?

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 7.0 out of 10 for projection and French Avenue Enigma Deux 6.5 out of 10, so Dossier Ambery Oakwood rates higher.

Which is closer to Kilian Angels' Share, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or French Avenue Enigma Deux?

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and French Avenue Enigma Deux 7.4 out of 10, so Dossier Ambery Oakwood rates higher.

Which is better value, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or French Avenue Enigma Deux?

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and French Avenue Enigma Deux 7.8 out of 10, so Dossier Ambery Oakwood rates higher.

What notes do Dossier Ambery Oakwood and French Avenue Enigma Deux share?

They share 4 notes: Cognac, Cinnamon, Oakwood and Tonka Bean.

Which occasions suit Dossier Ambery Oakwood and French Avenue Enigma Deux?

Dossier Ambery Oakwood is tagged for Evening, Date Night, Autumn, Winter and Special Occasion. 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 Dossier Ambery Oakwood
  • Kilian Angels' Share vs French Avenue Enigma Deux

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