What Is French Avenue Enigma Deux a Dupe Of?

French Avenue Enigma Deux is a clone of Kilian Angels' Share. It's worth a look if the boozy, sweet side of Angels' Share is what caught your attention. This comparison uses the original fragrance.

Why Angels' Share?

Angels' Share is built around cognac, oak and tonka bean, with cinnamon, praline, vanilla and sandalwood also named in Kilian's description. That mix of booze, spice, sweetness and wood is the reference for Enigma Deux.

Owners have compared Enigma Deux directly with Angels' Share and with other alternatives in the same style. Some describe a close resemblance; others put more emphasis on how sweet Enigma Deux feels. We'd pay attention to the balance between the boozy impression and the sweetness when trying them together.

Why does the note panel look different?

You'll find different published note lists for Enigma Deux. The panel here shows oud and tonka bean in the middle, followed by amber and vanilla. An older Fragrance World catalogue entry instead lists cognac, cinnamon, tonka bean and oak, with praline, vanilla and sandalwood underneath.

That difference is worth knowing before you buy. The pairing is supported by wearer comparisons, but the two panels on this page aren't a matching set of note lists. We'd use them as background and give the fragrances time on skin before deciding how close they feel.

What should you expect from the comparison?

Sweetness is the first thing we'd check. If you love the drier oak-and-spice side of Angels' Share, see whether Enigma Deux gives you enough of that alongside the sweeter impression. If vanilla and tonka are your favorite parts, pay attention to those as the opening settles.

Performance reports vary too. One owner comparing several Angels' Share alternatives found Enigma Deux sweeter but was disappointed by its projection and staying power. Other owners were much happier with it. We'd avoid choosing it on a promised number of hours.

Take a look at Enigma Deux alongside the original, then use the product pages to check current retailer listings. Our Angels' Share buying guide gives more context on the original if you're still deciding which bottle makes sense for you.