French Avenue Enigma Deux vs Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel

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 Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel costs £32, so French Avenue Enigma Deux is £2.01 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.

Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel

Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel is a rich boozy amber gourmand fragrance that captures the indulgent cognac vanilla DNA of By Kilian Angel’s Share through a warm liquor opening, a spiced caramel heart, and a smooth praline benzoin base.

French Avenue Enigma Deux, dupe of Kilian Angels' ShareMaison Alhambra Kismet Angel, dupe of Kilian Angels' Share

Comparison

French Avenue Enigma DeuxMaison Alhambra Kismet Angel
Overall rating7.1/10 · 1 review7.8/10 · 1 review
Longevity6.8/107.5/10
Projection6.5/107.0/10
Scent accuracy7.4/108.0/10
Value for money7.8/108.5/10
Price£29.99£32
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

Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel

Top Notes

  • Honey
  • Amber
  • Vanilla

Heart Notes

  • Cognac
  • Cinnamon
  • Caramel
  • Tonka Bean

Base Notes

  • Praline
  • Sandalwood
  • Benzoin

Shared Notes

  • Tonka Bean
  • Cinnamon
  • Cognac

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

French Avenue Enigma Deux lists Oakwood and Hazelnut that Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel does not.

Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel lists Honey, Amber, Vanilla, Caramel, Praline, Sandalwood and Benzoin 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

Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Honey
  • Caramel
  • Cinnamon
  • Resinous

Both share Sweet, Amber, Vanilla, Gourmand and Cinnamon. French Avenue Enigma Deux also lists Oud, Powdery, Animalic, Warm spicy and Spicy. Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel also lists Woody, Honey, Caramel and Resinous.

Vibes

French Avenue Enigma Deux

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

Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel

  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Warm
  • Cosy
  • Modern
  • Classic
  • Gourmand
  • Luxurious

Both share Sweet, Dark, Warm, Cosy and Gourmand. French Avenue Enigma Deux also lists Romantic, Playful, Seductive and Intense. Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel also lists Clean, Modern, Classic and Luxurious.

Occasions

French Avenue Enigma Deux

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

Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Work
  • Intimate
  • Cold weather
  • Cosy
  • Colder weather

Both share Evening, Social, Casual, Autumn, Winter and Cosy. French Avenue Enigma Deux also lists Date night and Romantic. Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel also lists Signature, Office, Work, Intimate, Cold weather and Colder weather.

Performance

French Avenue Enigma Deux

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

Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel

  • Linear

Both share Linear. French Avenue Enigma Deux also lists Moderate projection, Moderate longevity and Hours of longevity.

Style lane

French Avenue Enigma Deux

  • Boozy gourmand

Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel

  • Sweet amber

French Avenue Enigma Deux lists Boozy gourmand. Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel lists Sweet amber.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins French Avenue Enigma Deux (£29.99)

French Avenue Enigma Deux leads on lower price, while Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel 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 Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, French Avenue Enigma Deux or Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel?

French Avenue Enigma Deux costs £29.99 and Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel costs £32, so French Avenue Enigma Deux is £2.01 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, French Avenue Enigma Deux or Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Enigma Deux 6.8 out of 10 for longevity and Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel 7.5 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel rates higher.

Which projects more, French Avenue Enigma Deux or Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Enigma Deux 6.5 out of 10 for projection and Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel 7.0 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel rates higher.

Which is closer to Kilian Angels' Share, French Avenue Enigma Deux or Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Enigma Deux 7.4 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel 8.0 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel rates higher.

Which is better value, French Avenue Enigma Deux or Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Enigma Deux 7.8 out of 10 for value for money and Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel 8.5 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel rates higher.

What notes do French Avenue Enigma Deux and Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel share?

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

Which occasions suit French Avenue Enigma Deux and Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel?

French Avenue Enigma Deux is tagged for Evening, Social, Casual, Autumn, Winter, Date night, Romantic and Cosy. Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Casual, Office, Autumn, Winter, Work, Intimate, Cold weather, Cosy and Colder 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 Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel

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