French Avenue Enigma Deux 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

French Avenue Enigma Deux costs £29.99 and French Avenue Royal Blend costs £27, so French Avenue Royal Blend is £2.99 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 12 distinct notes listed across both (25%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Kilian Angels' Share.

French Avenue Enigma Deux

Enigma Deux is a 2023 unisex Eau de Parfum built around tonka bean and oud over amber and vanilla. Community wearers consistently describe a broader cognac, cinnamon and apple pie effect in wear, making it a sweet boozy gourmand despite the unusually sparse published pyramid.

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.

French Avenue Enigma Deux, dupe of Kilian Angels' ShareFrench Avenue Royal Blend, dupe of Kilian Angels' Share

Comparison

French Avenue Enigma DeuxFrench Avenue Royal Blend
Overall rating7.1/10 · 1 review8.4/10 · 1 review
Longevity6.8/108.5/10
Projection6.5/108.0/10
Scent accuracy7.4/108.2/10
Value for money7.8/108.8/10
Price£29.99£27
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byKilian Angels' ShareKilian Angels' Share

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

French Avenue Enigma Deux

Top Notes

  • Tonka Bean
  • Oakwood

Heart Notes

  • Cinnamon
  • Hazelnut

Base Notes

  • Cognac

French Avenue Royal Blend

Top Notes

  • Cognac
  • Cinnamon
  • Plum

Heart Notes

  • Tonka Bean
  • Oak
  • Hedione

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Praline
  • Sandalwood
  • Amber

Shared Notes

  • Tonka Bean
  • Cinnamon
  • Cognac

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

French Avenue Enigma Deux lists Oakwood and Hazelnut that French Avenue Royal Blend does not.

French Avenue Royal Blend lists Plum, Oak, Hedione, Vanilla, Praline, Sandalwood and Amber that French Avenue Enigma Deux does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

French Avenue Enigma Deux

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Oud
  • Powdery
  • Cinnamon
  • Animalic
  • Warm spicy
  • Spicy

French Avenue Royal Blend

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

Both share Sweet, Amber, Vanilla, Gourmand and Cinnamon. French Avenue Enigma Deux also lists Oud, Powdery, Animalic, Warm spicy and Spicy. French Avenue Royal Blend also lists Woody and Fruity.

Vibes

French Avenue Enigma Deux

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Romantic
  • Playful
  • Seductive
  • Warm
  • Cosy
  • Intense
  • Gourmand

French Avenue Royal Blend

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

Both share Sweet, Warm and Gourmand. French Avenue Enigma Deux also lists Dark, Romantic, Playful, Seductive, Cosy and Intense. French Avenue Royal Blend also lists Bold, Oriental and Luxurious.

Occasions

French Avenue Enigma Deux

  • Evening
  • Social
  • Casual
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Date night
  • Romantic
  • Cosy

French Avenue Royal Blend

  • Autumn
  • Winter

Both share Autumn and Winter. French Avenue Enigma Deux also lists Evening, Social, Casual, Date night, Romantic and Cosy.

Performance

French Avenue Enigma Deux

  • Moderate projection
  • Moderate longevity
  • Linear
  • Hours of longevity

French Avenue Royal Blend

  • Sillage
  • Subtle

French Avenue Enigma Deux lists Moderate projection, Moderate longevity, Linear and Hours of longevity. French Avenue Royal Blend lists Sillage and Subtle.

Style lane

French Avenue Enigma Deux

  • Boozy gourmand

French Avenue Royal Blend

  • Boozy gourmand

Both share 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. French Avenue Enigma Deux has 1 community review and French Avenue Royal Blend has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, French Avenue Enigma Deux or French Avenue Royal Blend?

French Avenue Enigma Deux costs £29.99 and French Avenue Royal Blend costs £27, so French Avenue Royal Blend is £2.99 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, French Avenue Enigma Deux or French Avenue Royal Blend?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Enigma Deux 6.8 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, French Avenue Enigma Deux or French Avenue Royal Blend?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Enigma Deux 6.5 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, French Avenue Enigma Deux or French Avenue Royal Blend?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Enigma Deux 7.4 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, French Avenue Enigma Deux or French Avenue Royal Blend?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Enigma Deux 7.8 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 French Avenue Enigma Deux and French Avenue Royal Blend share?

They share 3 notes: Tonka Bean, Cinnamon and Cognac.

Which occasions suit French Avenue Enigma Deux and French Avenue Royal Blend?

French Avenue Enigma Deux is tagged for Evening, Social, Casual, Autumn, Winter, Date night, Romantic and Cosy. 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 French Avenue Enigma Deux
  • Kilian Angels' Share vs French Avenue Royal Blend

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