What's the difference between Sel d'Ambre and Grand Soir?+
Sel d'Ambre is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Balmain Beauty (2024) dominated by Amber accords. Grand Soir is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Maison Francis Kurkdjian (2016) leaning on Amber accords. They share 4 accords: Amber, Animalic, Balsamic, Powdery.
Which is better, Sel d'Ambre or Grand Soir?+
By community rating, Sel d'Ambre scores 3.80/5 vs Grand Soir at 4.30/5. Grand Soir's standout strength: Beautiful evolution - opens strong but transforms into a masterpiece after 30 minutes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Sel d'Ambre and Grand Soir smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Grand Soir: Grand Soir is widely praised by the r/fragrance community as an exceptional niche fragrance with a strong opening that develops into a sophisticated amber-vanilla composition.
Which lasts longer, Sel d'Ambre or Grand Soir?+
Grand Soir: Excellent longevity and projection for a niche fragrance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Sel d'Ambre vs Grand Soir?+
Sel d'Ambre scores highest for winter wear; Grand Soir scores highest for winter wear. Sel d'Ambre leans evening, Grand Soir leans evening.
