French Avenue Enigma Deux vs Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice
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 Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice costs £26, so Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice is £3.99 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.
Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice
Sweet Heaven Ice is a sophisticated, boozy spiced gourmand from Gulf Orchid that takes the iconic Kilian Angels Share DNA and gives it a cooler, smoother, and more versatile interpretation through cognac and cinnamon warmth, a clean iris cashmere wood heart, and a smooth tonka vanilla caramel sandalwood base.
Comparison
| French Avenue Enigma Deux | Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.1/10 · 1 review | 8.2/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 6.8/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Projection | 6.5/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 7.4/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Value for money | 7.8/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Price | £29.99 | £26 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Kilian Angels' Share | Kilian Angels' Share |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
French Avenue Enigma Deux
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
3 shared notes.
How the notes differ
French Avenue Enigma Deux lists Oakwood and Hazelnut that Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice does not.
Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice lists Plum, Cashmere Wood, Iris, Myrrh, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Caramel that French Avenue Enigma Deux does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
French Avenue Enigma Deux
Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice
- Sweet
- Woody
- Amber
- Vanilla
- Gourmand
- Smoky
- Powdery
- Tobacco
- Iris
- Caramel
- Cherry
- Cinnamon
- Nutty
- Resinous
- Oriental
- Spicy
Both share Sweet, Amber, Vanilla, Gourmand, Powdery, Cinnamon and Spicy. French Avenue Enigma Deux also lists Oud, Animalic and Warm spicy. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice also lists Woody, Smoky, Tobacco, Iris, Caramel, Cherry, Nutty, Resinous and Oriental.
Vibes
French Avenue Enigma Deux
Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice
Both share Sweet, Dark, Warm and Gourmand. French Avenue Enigma Deux also lists Romantic, Playful, Seductive, Cosy and Intense. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice also lists Clean, Bold, Elegant, Sophisticated, Oriental and Luxurious.
Occasions
French Avenue Enigma Deux
Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice
Both share Evening, Autumn and Winter. French Avenue Enigma Deux also lists Social, Casual, Date night, Romantic and Cosy. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice also lists Formal and Cold weather.
Performance
French Avenue Enigma Deux
Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice
French Avenue Enigma Deux lists Moderate projection, Moderate longevity, Linear and Hours of longevity. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice lists Strong projection, Versatile, Sillage, Excellent longevity and Strong performance.
Style lane
French Avenue Enigma Deux
Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice
French Avenue Enigma Deux lists Boozy gourmand. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice lists Spicy amber.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice (8.1/10)
- Projection: Wins Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice (7.6/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice (8.3/10)
- Value for money: Wins Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice (8.7/10)
- Price: Wins Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice (£26)
Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice 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 Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, French Avenue Enigma Deux or Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice?
French Avenue Enigma Deux costs £29.99 and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice costs £26, so Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice is £3.99 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, French Avenue Enigma Deux or Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Enigma Deux 6.8 out of 10 for longevity and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice 8.1 out of 10, so Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice rates higher.
Which projects more, French Avenue Enigma Deux or Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Enigma Deux 6.5 out of 10 for projection and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice 7.6 out of 10, so Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice rates higher.
Which is closer to Kilian Angels' Share, French Avenue Enigma Deux or Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Enigma Deux 7.4 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice 8.3 out of 10, so Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice rates higher.
Which is better value, French Avenue Enigma Deux or Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Enigma Deux 7.8 out of 10 for value for money and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice 8.7 out of 10, so Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice rates higher.
What notes do French Avenue Enigma Deux and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice share?
They share 3 notes: Tonka Bean, Cinnamon and Cognac.
Which occasions suit French Avenue Enigma Deux and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice?
French Avenue Enigma Deux is tagged for Evening, Social, Casual, Autumn, Winter, Date night, Romantic and Cosy. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice is tagged for Evening, Autumn, Formal, Winter 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 Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Ice