Dossier Spicy Star Anise vs RiiFFS Prive Blue
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 RiiFFS Prive Blue costs £19.99, so RiiFFS Prive Blue is £19.01 cheaper. They share 1 note out of 20 distinct notes listed across both (5%). 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.
RiiFFS Prive Blue
RiiFFS Prive Blue sits in the bold oriental woody gourmand lane, built as the brand's accessible take on Dior Sauvage Elixir, and it is one of the more confidently spiced entries in the wider RiiFFS catalogue.
Comparison
| Dossier Spicy Star Anise | RiiFFS Prive Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.9/10 · 3 reviews | 7.3/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.5/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.9/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £39 | £19.99 |
| 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
RiiFFS Prive Blue
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
1 shared note.
How the notes differ
Dossier Spicy Star Anise lists Pink Pepper, Pineapple, Star Anise, Cardamom, Lavender, Nutmeg, Clove, Oakmoss, Amberwood, Cistus and Vetiver that RiiFFS Prive Blue does not.
RiiFFS Prive Blue lists Sichuan Pepper, Green Apple, Tobacco, Violet, Cacao, Madagascar Vanilla, Leather and Labdanum that Dossier Spicy Star Anise does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Dossier Spicy Star Anise
RiiFFS Prive Blue
- Sweet
- Woody
- Fresh
- Amber
- Floral
- Vanilla
- Gourmand
- Fruity
- Oud
- Smoky
- Aquatic
- Powdery
- Leather
- Tobacco
- Lavender
- Patchouli
- Rose
- Violet
- Chocolate
- Animalic
- Cacao
- Green
- Resinous
- Oriental
- Spicy
Both share Lavender, Woody and Amber. Dossier Spicy Star Anise also lists Warm spicy, Aromatic, Earthy and Fresh spicy. RiiFFS Prive Blue also lists Sweet, Fresh, Floral, Vanilla, Gourmand, Fruity, Oud, Smoky, Aquatic, Powdery, Leather, Tobacco, Patchouli, Rose, Violet, Chocolate, Animalic, Cacao, Green, Resinous, Oriental and Spicy.
Vibes
Dossier Spicy Star Anise
RiiFFS Prive Blue
Both share Intense, Masculine, Dark and Confident. Dossier Spicy Star Anise also lists Spicy. RiiFFS Prive Blue also lists Fresh, Sweet, Bold, Warm, Classic, Feminine, Gourmand, Oriental and Aquatic.
Occasions
Dossier Spicy Star Anise
RiiFFS Prive Blue
Both share Autumn, Winter and Evening. Dossier Spicy Star Anise also lists Night Out and Date Night. RiiFFS Prive Blue also lists Social and Casual.
Performance
Dossier Spicy Star Anise
RiiFFS Prive Blue
Dossier Spicy Star Anise lists Strong Projection and Long Wearing. RiiFFS Prive Blue lists Sillage, Skin scent, All day and Moderate to strong.
Style lane
Dossier Spicy Star Anise
RiiFFS Prive Blue
Dossier Spicy Star Anise lists Spicy aromatic amber. RiiFFS Prive Blue lists Floral gourmand.
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: Tie (8.5/10)
- Price: Wins RiiFFS Prive Blue (£19.99)
Dossier Spicy Star Anise leads on longevity, projection and scent accuracy, while RiiFFS Prive Blue leads on lower price. They are level on value for money.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Dossier Spicy Star Anise has 3 community reviews and RiiFFS Prive Blue has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Dossier Spicy Star Anise or RiiFFS Prive Blue?
Dossier Spicy Star Anise costs £39 and RiiFFS Prive Blue costs £19.99, so RiiFFS Prive Blue is £19.01 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Dossier Spicy Star Anise or RiiFFS Prive Blue?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Spicy Star Anise 7.8 out of 10 for longevity and RiiFFS Prive Blue 7.5 out of 10, so Dossier Spicy Star Anise rates higher.
Which projects more, Dossier Spicy Star Anise or RiiFFS Prive Blue?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Spicy Star Anise 7.5 out of 10 for projection and RiiFFS Prive Blue 7.0 out of 10, so Dossier Spicy Star Anise rates higher.
Which is closer to Dior Sauvage Elixir, Dossier Spicy Star Anise or RiiFFS Prive Blue?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Spicy Star Anise 7.9 out of 10 for scent accuracy and RiiFFS Prive Blue 6.5 out of 10, so Dossier Spicy Star Anise rates higher.
Which is better value, Dossier Spicy Star Anise or RiiFFS Prive Blue?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Spicy Star Anise 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and RiiFFS Prive Blue 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.
What notes do Dossier Spicy Star Anise and RiiFFS Prive Blue share?
They share 1 note: Patchouli.
Which occasions suit Dossier Spicy Star Anise and RiiFFS Prive Blue?
Dossier Spicy Star Anise is tagged for Autumn, Winter, Evening, Night Out and Date Night. RiiFFS Prive Blue is tagged for Evening, Social, Casual, Autumn and Winter.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.