French Avenue Enigma Deux vs French Avenue Royal Blend Nero

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 Nero costs £35, so French Avenue Enigma Deux is £5.01 cheaper. No identical notes are listed for both. French Avenue Enigma Deux is EDP and listed as unisex, while French Avenue Royal Blend Nero is Extrait 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 Nero

Launched in 2024, French Avenue Royal Blend Nero is a rich oriental gourmand fragrance inspired by Angel’s Share by Kilian, built around spiced apple sweetness, creamy vanilla, and a dark woody base designed for bold evening wear.

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

Comparison

French Avenue Enigma DeuxFrench Avenue Royal Blend Nero
Overall rating7.1/10 · 1 review8.2/10 · 1 review
Longevity6.8/108.5/10
Projection6.5/107.5/10
Scent accuracy7.4/108.0/10
Value for money7.8/109.0/10
Price£29.99£35
ConcentrationEDPExtrait
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 Nero

Top Notes

  • Mandarin
  • Apple
  • Vanilla

Heart Notes

  • Rose
  • Vanilla
  • Spices
  • Ylang Ylang

Base Notes

  • Oud
  • White Musk
  • Sandalwood
  • Patchouli

Shared Notes

No identical notes are recorded in both note pyramids.

How the notes differ

French Avenue Enigma Deux lists Tonka Bean, Oakwood, Cinnamon, Hazelnut and Cognac that French Avenue Royal Blend Nero does not.

French Avenue Royal Blend Nero lists Mandarin, Apple, Vanilla, Rose, Spices, Ylang Ylang, Oud, White Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli 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 Nero

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Floral
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Oud
  • Patchouli
  • Rose
  • Oriental

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

Vibes

French Avenue Enigma Deux

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

French Avenue Royal Blend Nero

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental

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

Occasions

French Avenue Enigma Deux

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

French Avenue Royal Blend Nero

  • Signature
  • Nightlife
  • Cold weather

French Avenue Enigma Deux lists Evening, Social, Casual, Autumn, Winter, Date night, Romantic and Cosy. French Avenue Royal Blend Nero lists Signature, Nightlife and Cold weather.

Performance

French Avenue Enigma Deux

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

French Avenue Royal Blend Nero

  • Strong projection
  • Long lasting

French Avenue Enigma Deux lists Moderate projection, Moderate longevity, Linear and Hours of longevity. French Avenue Royal Blend Nero lists Strong projection and Long lasting.

Style lane

French Avenue Enigma Deux

  • Boozy gourmand

French Avenue Royal Blend Nero

  • Gourmand woody

French Avenue Enigma Deux lists Boozy gourmand. French Avenue Royal Blend Nero lists Gourmand woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins French Avenue Royal Blend Nero (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins French Avenue Royal Blend Nero (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins French Avenue Royal Blend Nero (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins French Avenue Royal Blend Nero (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins French Avenue Enigma Deux (£29.99)

French Avenue Enigma Deux leads on lower price, while French Avenue Royal Blend Nero leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy and value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. French Avenue Enigma Deux has 1 community review and French Avenue Royal Blend Nero has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

French Avenue Enigma Deux costs £29.99 and French Avenue Royal Blend Nero costs £35, so French Avenue Enigma Deux is £5.01 cheaper.

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

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Enigma Deux 6.8 out of 10 for longevity and French Avenue Royal Blend Nero 8.5 out of 10, so French Avenue Royal Blend Nero rates higher.

Which projects more, French Avenue Enigma Deux or French Avenue Royal Blend Nero?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Enigma Deux 6.5 out of 10 for projection and French Avenue Royal Blend Nero 7.5 out of 10, so French Avenue Royal Blend Nero rates higher.

Which is closer to Kilian Angels' Share, French Avenue Enigma Deux or French Avenue Royal Blend Nero?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Enigma Deux 7.4 out of 10 for scent accuracy and French Avenue Royal Blend Nero 8.0 out of 10, so French Avenue Royal Blend Nero rates higher.

Which is better value, French Avenue Enigma Deux or French Avenue Royal Blend Nero?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Enigma Deux 7.8 out of 10 for value for money and French Avenue Royal Blend Nero 9.0 out of 10, so French Avenue Royal Blend Nero rates higher.

What notes do French Avenue Enigma Deux and French Avenue Royal Blend Nero share?

No identical notes are listed for both.

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

French Avenue Enigma Deux is tagged for Evening, Social, Casual, Autumn, Winter, Date night, Romantic and Cosy. French Avenue Royal Blend Nero is tagged for Signature, Nightlife and Cold weather.

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 Nero

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