Dossier Ambery Oakwood vs French Avenue Royal Blend

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 Royal Blend costs £27, so French Avenue Royal Blend is £12 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 15 distinct notes listed across both (33%). 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 Royal Blend

French Avenue Royal Blend is a warm boozy gourmand fragrance that captures the rich indulgent DNA of Kilian Angels’ Share through cognac sweetness, spiced depth, and a smooth vanilla praline base.

Dossier Ambery Oakwood, dupe of Kilian Angels' ShareFrench Avenue Royal Blend, dupe of Kilian Angels' Share

Comparison

Dossier Ambery OakwoodFrench Avenue Royal Blend
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review8.4/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/108.5/10
Projection7.0/108.0/10
Scent accuracy8.0/108.2/10
Value for money8.5/108.8/10
Price£39£27
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 Royal Blend

Top Notes

  • Cognac
  • Cinnamon
  • Plum

Heart Notes

  • Tonka Bean
  • Oak
  • Hedione

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Praline
  • Sandalwood
  • Amber

Shared Notes

  • Cognac
  • Cinnamon
  • Tonka Bean
  • Vanilla
  • Praline

5 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Dossier Ambery Oakwood lists Candied Fruits, Oakwood, Coffee, Myrrh and Cistus that French Avenue Royal Blend does not.

French Avenue Royal Blend lists Plum, Oak, Hedione, Sandalwood and Amber 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 Royal Blend

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Cinnamon

Both share Woody, Sweet, Vanilla, Gourmand and Amber. Dossier Ambery Oakwood also lists Boozy and Warm spicy. French Avenue Royal Blend also lists Fruity and Cinnamon.

Vibes

Dossier Ambery Oakwood

  • Boozy
  • Cozy
  • Rich
  • Sweet
  • Luxurious

French Avenue Royal Blend

  • Sweet
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental
  • Luxurious

Both share Sweet and Luxurious. Dossier Ambery Oakwood also lists Boozy, Cozy and Rich. French Avenue Royal Blend also lists Bold, Warm, Gourmand and Oriental.

Occasions

Dossier Ambery Oakwood

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

French Avenue Royal Blend

  • Autumn
  • Winter

Both share Autumn and Winter. Dossier Ambery Oakwood also lists Evening, Date Night and Special Occasion.

Performance

Dossier Ambery Oakwood

  • Significant Projection
  • Long Wearing
  • Warm Trail

French Avenue Royal Blend

  • Sillage
  • Subtle

Dossier Ambery Oakwood lists Significant Projection, Long Wearing and Warm Trail. French Avenue Royal Blend lists Sillage and Subtle.

Style lane

Dossier Ambery Oakwood

  • Boozy gourmand amber

French Avenue Royal Blend

  • Boozy gourmand

Dossier Ambery Oakwood lists Boozy gourmand amber. French Avenue Royal Blend lists Boozy gourmand.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins French Avenue Royal Blend (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins French Avenue Royal Blend (8.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins French Avenue Royal Blend (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins French Avenue Royal Blend (8.8/10)
  • Price: Wins French Avenue Royal Blend (£27)

French Avenue Royal Blend leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Dossier Ambery Oakwood has 1 community review and French Avenue Royal Blend has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or French Avenue Royal Blend?

Dossier Ambery Oakwood costs £39 and French Avenue Royal Blend costs £27, so French Avenue Royal Blend is £12 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or French Avenue Royal Blend?

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and French Avenue Royal Blend 8.5 out of 10, so French Avenue Royal Blend rates higher.

Which projects more, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or French Avenue Royal Blend?

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 7.0 out of 10 for projection and French Avenue Royal Blend 8.0 out of 10, so French Avenue Royal Blend rates higher.

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

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and French Avenue Royal Blend 8.2 out of 10, so French Avenue Royal Blend rates higher.

Which is better value, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or French Avenue Royal Blend?

Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and French Avenue Royal Blend 8.8 out of 10, so French Avenue Royal Blend rates higher.

What notes do Dossier Ambery Oakwood and French Avenue Royal Blend share?

They share 5 notes: Cognac, Cinnamon, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Praline.

Which occasions suit Dossier Ambery Oakwood and French Avenue Royal Blend?

Dossier Ambery Oakwood is tagged for Evening, Date Night, Autumn, Winter and Special Occasion. French Avenue Royal Blend is tagged for Autumn and Winter.

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 Royal Blend

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