French Avenue Enigma Deux vs Zimaya Sharaf 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 Zimaya Sharaf Blend costs £30, so French Avenue Enigma Deux is £0.01 cheaper. They share 1 note out of 13 distinct notes listed across both (8%). French Avenue Enigma Deux is EDP and listed as unisex, while Zimaya Sharaf Blend 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.

Zimaya Sharaf Blend

Zimaya Sharaf Blend is a boozy gourmand fragrance that captures the indulgent DNA of Kilian Angel’s Share through a rich spiced fruit opening, a creamy praline vanilla heart, and a smooth amber tonka base.

French Avenue Enigma Deux, dupe of Kilian Angels' ShareZimaya Sharaf Blend, dupe of Kilian Angels' Share

Comparison

French Avenue Enigma DeuxZimaya Sharaf Blend
Overall rating7.1/10 · 1 review7.8/10 · 1 review
Longevity6.8/108.5/10
Projection6.5/107.5/10
Scent accuracy7.4/107.2/10
Value for money7.8/108.0/10
Price£29.99£30
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

Zimaya Sharaf Blend

Top Notes

  • Dates
  • Nutmeg
  • Saffron

Heart Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Praline
  • Tuberose

Base Notes

  • Amberwood
  • Tonka Bean
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Tonka Bean

1 shared note.

How the notes differ

French Avenue Enigma Deux lists Oakwood, Cinnamon, Hazelnut and Cognac that Zimaya Sharaf Blend does not.

Zimaya Sharaf Blend lists Dates, Nutmeg, Saffron, Vanilla, Praline, Tuberose, Amberwood and Musk 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

Zimaya Sharaf Blend

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Tuberose
  • Oriental

Both share Sweet, Amber, Vanilla and Gourmand. French Avenue Enigma Deux also lists Oud, Powdery, Cinnamon, Animalic, Warm spicy and Spicy. Zimaya Sharaf Blend also lists Floral, Citrus, Tuberose and Oriental.

Vibes

French Avenue Enigma Deux

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

Zimaya Sharaf Blend

  • Sweet
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Gourmand
  • Oriental

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

Occasions

French Avenue Enigma Deux

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

Zimaya Sharaf Blend

  • Signature
  • Colder weather

French Avenue Enigma Deux lists Evening, Social, Casual, Autumn, Winter, Date night, Romantic and Cosy. Zimaya Sharaf Blend lists Signature and Colder weather.

Performance

French Avenue Enigma Deux

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

Zimaya Sharaf Blend

  • Strong projection
  • Long lasting

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

Style lane

French Avenue Enigma Deux

  • Boozy gourmand

Zimaya Sharaf Blend

  • Boozy gourmand

Both share Boozy gourmand.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Zimaya Sharaf Blend (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Zimaya Sharaf Blend (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins French Avenue Enigma Deux (7.4/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Zimaya Sharaf Blend (8.0/10)
  • Price: Wins French Avenue Enigma Deux (£29.99)

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, French Avenue Enigma Deux or Zimaya Sharaf Blend?

French Avenue Enigma Deux costs £29.99 and Zimaya Sharaf Blend costs £30, so French Avenue Enigma Deux is £0.01 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, French Avenue Enigma Deux or Zimaya Sharaf Blend?

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

Which projects more, French Avenue Enigma Deux or Zimaya Sharaf Blend?

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

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

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Enigma Deux 7.4 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Zimaya Sharaf Blend 7.2 out of 10, so French Avenue Enigma Deux rates higher.

Which is better value, French Avenue Enigma Deux or Zimaya Sharaf Blend?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Enigma Deux 7.8 out of 10 for value for money and Zimaya Sharaf Blend 8.0 out of 10, so Zimaya Sharaf Blend rates higher.

What notes do French Avenue Enigma Deux and Zimaya Sharaf Blend share?

They share 1 note: Tonka Bean.

Which occasions suit French Avenue Enigma Deux and Zimaya Sharaf Blend?

French Avenue Enigma Deux is tagged for Evening, Social, Casual, Autumn, Winter, Date night, Romantic and Cosy. Zimaya Sharaf Blend is tagged for Signature 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 Zimaya Sharaf Blend

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