Dossier Spicy Star Anise vs Maison Asrar Flair
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 Maison Asrar Flair costs £25, so Maison Asrar Flair is £14 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 20 distinct notes listed across both (25%). 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.
Maison Asrar Flair
Maison Asrar Flair is a fresh spicy aromatic fragrance that a retailer provisionally compares with Dior Sauvage Elixir, opening with water notes, pink pepper, incense, green notes and grapefruit before a lavender, nutmeg, galbanum and coffee heart settles into cashmeran, patchouli, amber and vetiver.
Comparison
| Dossier Spicy Star Anise | Maison Asrar Flair | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.9/10 · 3 reviews | 6.3/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.8/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.5/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.9/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Price | £39 | £25 |
| 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
Maison Asrar Flair
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
5 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Dossier Spicy Star Anise lists Pineapple, Star Anise, Cardamom, Clove, Oakmoss, Amberwood and Cistus that Maison Asrar Flair does not.
Maison Asrar Flair lists Water Notes, Incense, Green Notes, Grapefruit, Galbanum, Coffee, Cashmeran and Amber that Dossier Spicy Star Anise does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Dossier Spicy Star Anise
Maison Asrar Flair
Both share Aromatic, Lavender, Woody, Amber, Earthy and Fresh spicy. Dossier Spicy Star Anise also lists Warm spicy. Maison Asrar Flair also lists Fresh, Citrus, Smoky, Herbal, Patchouli, Coffee, Green, Incense and Spicy.
Vibes
Dossier Spicy Star Anise
Maison Asrar Flair
Both share Masculine, Dark and Confident. Dossier Spicy Star Anise also lists Intense and Spicy. Maison Asrar Flair also lists Fresh, Bold, Warm and Modern.
Occasions
Dossier Spicy Star Anise
Maison Asrar Flair
Both share Autumn and Evening. Dossier Spicy Star Anise also lists Winter, Night Out and Date Night. Maison Asrar Flair also lists Signature, Social, Daytime, Office and Spring.
Performance
Dossier Spicy Star Anise
Maison Asrar Flair
Dossier Spicy Star Anise lists Strong Projection and Long Wearing. Maison Asrar Flair lists Moderate projection and Moderate longevity.
Style lane
Dossier Spicy Star Anise
Maison Asrar Flair
Dossier Spicy Star Anise lists Spicy aromatic amber. Maison Asrar Flair lists Fresh citrus.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Dossier Spicy Star Anise (7.8/10)
- Projection: Wins Dossier Spicy Star Anise (7.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Dossier Spicy Star Anise (7.9/10)
- Value for money: Wins Dossier Spicy Star Anise (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins Maison Asrar Flair (£25)
Dossier Spicy Star Anise leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money, while Maison Asrar Flair leads on lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Dossier Spicy Star Anise has 3 community reviews and Maison Asrar Flair has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Dossier Spicy Star Anise or Maison Asrar Flair?
Dossier Spicy Star Anise costs £39 and Maison Asrar Flair costs £25, so Maison Asrar Flair is £14 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Dossier Spicy Star Anise or Maison Asrar Flair?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Spicy Star Anise 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and Maison Asrar Flair 6.5 out of 10, so Dossier Spicy Star Anise rates higher.
Which projects more, Dossier Spicy Star Anise or Maison Asrar Flair?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Spicy Star Anise 7.5 out of 10 for projection and Maison Asrar Flair 6.0 out of 10, so Dossier Spicy Star Anise rates higher.
Which is closer to Dior Sauvage Elixir, Dossier Spicy Star Anise or Maison Asrar Flair?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Spicy Star Anise 7.9 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Maison Asrar Flair 5.5 out of 10, so Dossier Spicy Star Anise rates higher.
Which is better value, Dossier Spicy Star Anise or Maison Asrar Flair?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Spicy Star Anise 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Maison Asrar Flair 7.5 out of 10, so Dossier Spicy Star Anise rates higher.
What notes do Dossier Spicy Star Anise and Maison Asrar Flair share?
They share 5 notes: Pink Pepper, Lavender, Nutmeg, Vetiver and Patchouli.
Which occasions suit Dossier Spicy Star Anise and Maison Asrar Flair?
Dossier Spicy Star Anise is tagged for Autumn, Winter, Evening, Night Out and Date Night. Maison Asrar Flair is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Office, Autumn and Spring.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.