Dossier Spicy Star Anise vs House of Watan Veritas Red
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 House of Watan Veritas Red costs £39.99, so Dossier Spicy Star Anise is £0.99 cheaper. They share 4 notes out of 29 distinct notes listed across both (14%). Dossier Spicy Star Anise is EDP and listed as masculine, while House of Watan Veritas Red is EDP and listed as unisex. 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.
House of Watan Veritas Red
Veritas Red is a spicy woody Eau de Parfum from House of Watan, a lavender and violet leaf led fougere that darkens into leather, vetiver and amber, positioned by the house as a modern alternative to Dior Sauvage Elixir.
Comparison
| Dossier Spicy Star Anise | House of Watan Veritas Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.9/10 · 3 reviews | 7.7/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Projection | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £39 | £39.99 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Masculine | Unisex |
| 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
House of Watan Veritas Red
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
4 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Dossier Spicy Star Anise lists Pink Pepper, Pineapple, Star Anise, Cardamom, Clove, Oakmoss, Amberwood and Cistus that House of Watan Veritas Red does not.
House of Watan Veritas Red lists Nutmeg Flower, Cedar, Mandarin Orange, Chamomile, Bergamot, Hawthorn, Lemon, Violet Leaf, Sandalwood, Carnation, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Leather, Musk, Amber and Tonka Bean that Dossier Spicy Star Anise does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Dossier Spicy Star Anise
House of Watan Veritas Red
- Sweet
- Woody
- Fresh
- Amber
- Floral
- Citrus
- Gourmand
- Smoky
- Aquatic
- Leather
- Herbal
- Aromatic
- Lavender
- Patchouli
- Violet
- Green
- Metallic
- Resinous
- Spicy
Both share Aromatic, Lavender, Woody and Amber. Dossier Spicy Star Anise also lists Warm spicy, Earthy and Fresh spicy. House of Watan Veritas Red also lists Sweet, Fresh, Floral, Citrus, Gourmand, Smoky, Aquatic, Leather, Herbal, Patchouli, Violet, Green, Metallic, Resinous and Spicy.
Vibes
Dossier Spicy Star Anise
House of Watan Veritas Red
Both share Intense and Masculine. Dossier Spicy Star Anise also lists Dark, Spicy and Confident. House of Watan Veritas Red also lists Fresh, Sweet, Sophisticated, Warm, Light, Modern, Classic, Gourmand and Aquatic.
Occasions
Dossier Spicy Star Anise
House of Watan Veritas Red
Both share Autumn, Evening, Night Out and Date Night. Dossier Spicy Star Anise also lists Winter. House of Watan Veritas Red also lists Signature, Casual, Formal, Smart casual and Colder weather.
Performance
Dossier Spicy Star Anise
House of Watan Veritas Red
Both share Strong Projection. Dossier Spicy Star Anise also lists Long Wearing.
Style lane
Dossier Spicy Star Anise
House of Watan Veritas Red
Dossier Spicy Star Anise lists Spicy aromatic amber. House of Watan Veritas Red lists Gourmand amber.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Tie (7.8/10)
- Projection: Tie (7.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Dossier Spicy Star Anise (7.9/10)
- Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins Dossier Spicy Star Anise (£39)
Dossier Spicy Star Anise leads on scent accuracy and lower price. They are level on longevity, projection and value for money.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Dossier Spicy Star Anise has 3 community reviews and House of Watan Veritas Red has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Dossier Spicy Star Anise or House of Watan Veritas Red?
Dossier Spicy Star Anise costs £39 and House of Watan Veritas Red costs £39.99, so Dossier Spicy Star Anise is £0.99 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Dossier Spicy Star Anise or House of Watan Veritas Red?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Spicy Star Anise 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and House of Watan Veritas Red 7.8 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which projects more, Dossier Spicy Star Anise or House of Watan Veritas Red?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Spicy Star Anise 7.5 out of 10 for projection and House of Watan Veritas Red 7.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which is closer to Dior Sauvage Elixir, Dossier Spicy Star Anise or House of Watan Veritas Red?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Spicy Star Anise 7.9 out of 10 for scent accuracy and House of Watan Veritas Red 7.2 out of 10, so Dossier Spicy Star Anise rates higher.
Which is better value, Dossier Spicy Star Anise or House of Watan Veritas Red?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Spicy Star Anise 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and House of Watan Veritas Red 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
What notes do Dossier Spicy Star Anise and House of Watan Veritas Red share?
They share 4 notes: Lavender, Nutmeg, Vetiver and Patchouli.
Which occasions suit Dossier Spicy Star Anise and House of Watan Veritas Red?
Dossier Spicy Star Anise is tagged for Autumn, Winter, Evening, Night Out and Date Night. House of Watan Veritas Red is tagged for Signature, Evening, Casual, Autumn, Formal, Date night, Night out, Smart casual and Colder weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.