Dossier Spicy Star Anise vs French Avenue Enigma Une
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Dior Sauvage Elixir.
At a glance
Dossier Spicy Star Anise costs £39 and French Avenue Enigma Une costs £55.30, so Dossier Spicy Star Anise is £16.30 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 18 distinct notes listed across both (28%). Both are EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Dior Sauvage Elixir.
Dossier Spicy Star Anise
Spicy Star Anise is Dossier's interpretation of Dior Sauvage Elixir, built as the darker nighttime counterpart to Aromatic Star Anise through intense spice, lavender, resins, woods and earthy notes.
French Avenue Enigma Une
Enigma Une is a masculine Eau de Parfum built around cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg and grapefruit, with lavender, coumarin and vanilla over licorice, patchouli, amber and vetiver. It is a spicy aromatic fragrance with a dense warm core and a darker earthy drydown.
Comparison
| Dossier Spicy Star Anise | French Avenue Enigma Une | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.9/10 · 3 reviews | 8.1/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Price | £39 | £55.30 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Masculine | Masculine |
| Inspired by | Dior Sauvage Elixir | Dior Sauvage Elixir |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Dossier Spicy Star Anise
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
French Avenue Enigma Une
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
5 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Dossier Spicy Star Anise lists Pink Pepper, Pineapple, Star Anise, Clove, Oakmoss, Amberwood and Cistus that French Avenue Enigma Une does not.
French Avenue Enigma Une lists Cinnamon, Grapefruit, Coumarin, Vanilla, Licorice and Amber that Dossier Spicy Star Anise does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Dossier Spicy Star Anise
French Avenue Enigma Une
Both share Warm spicy, Aromatic, Lavender, Woody, Amber, Earthy and Fresh spicy. French Avenue Enigma Une also lists Fresh, Vanilla, Gourmand, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Spicy.
Vibes
Dossier Spicy Star Anise
French Avenue Enigma Une
Both share Intense, Masculine, Dark and Confident. Dossier Spicy Star Anise also lists Spicy. French Avenue Enigma Une also lists Fresh, Bold, Warm and Gourmand.
Occasions
Dossier Spicy Star Anise
French Avenue Enigma Une
Both share Autumn, Winter, Evening, Night Out and Date Night. French Avenue Enigma Une also lists Social, Special occasion and Cold weather.
Performance
Dossier Spicy Star Anise
French Avenue Enigma Une
Both share Strong Projection. Dossier Spicy Star Anise also lists Long Wearing. French Avenue Enigma Une also lists Long lasting.
Style lane
Dossier Spicy Star Anise
French Avenue Enigma Une
Dossier Spicy Star Anise lists Spicy aromatic amber. French Avenue Enigma Une lists Spicy aromatic.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins French Avenue Enigma Une (8.5/10)
- Projection: Wins French Avenue Enigma Une (8.0/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Dossier Spicy Star Anise (7.9/10)
- Value for money: Wins Dossier Spicy Star Anise (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins Dossier Spicy Star Anise (£39)
Dossier Spicy Star Anise leads on scent accuracy, value for money and lower price, while French Avenue Enigma Une leads on longevity and projection.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Dossier Spicy Star Anise has 3 community reviews and French Avenue Enigma Une has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Dossier Spicy Star Anise or French Avenue Enigma Une?
Dossier Spicy Star Anise costs £39 and French Avenue Enigma Une costs £55.30, so Dossier Spicy Star Anise is £16.30 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Dossier Spicy Star Anise or French Avenue Enigma Une?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Spicy Star Anise 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and French Avenue Enigma Une 8.5 out of 10, so French Avenue Enigma Une rates higher.
Which projects more, Dossier Spicy Star Anise or French Avenue Enigma Une?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Spicy Star Anise 7.5 out of 10 for projection and French Avenue Enigma Une 8.0 out of 10, so French Avenue Enigma Une rates higher.
Which is closer to Dior Sauvage Elixir, Dossier Spicy Star Anise or French Avenue Enigma Une?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Spicy Star Anise 7.9 out of 10 for scent accuracy and French Avenue Enigma Une 7.8 out of 10, so Dossier Spicy Star Anise rates higher.
Which is better value, Dossier Spicy Star Anise or French Avenue Enigma Une?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Spicy Star Anise 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and French Avenue Enigma Une 8.2 out of 10, so Dossier Spicy Star Anise rates higher.
What notes do Dossier Spicy Star Anise and French Avenue Enigma Une share?
They share 5 notes: Cardamom, Lavender, Nutmeg, Vetiver and Patchouli.
Which occasions suit Dossier Spicy Star Anise and French Avenue Enigma Une?
Dossier Spicy Star Anise is tagged for Autumn, Winter, Evening, Night Out and Date Night. French Avenue Enigma Une is tagged for Evening, Social, Autumn, Winter, Date night, Special occasion, Cold weather and Night out.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.