Question 1

What's the difference between As-Suli’s Diamond and Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

As-Suli’s Diamond is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mind Games (2022) 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 3 accords: Amber, Sweet, Balsamic.

Question 2

Which is better, As-Suli’s Diamond or Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, As-Suli’s Diamond scores 3.41/5 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.

Question 3

Do As-Suli’s Diamond and Grand Soir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Amber, Sweet, Balsamic, Tonka Bean. 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.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, As-Suli’s Diamond or Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

Grand Soir: Excellent longevity and projection for a niche fragrance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits As-Suli’s Diamond vs Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

As-Suli’s Diamond scores highest for fall wear; Grand Soir scores highest for winter wear. As-Suli’s Diamond leans evening, Grand Soir leans evening.

As-Suli’s Diamond vs Grand Soir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to As-Suli’s Diamond (9)

Unique to Grand Soir (8)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Grand Soir

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Attribute	As-Suli’s Diamond	Grand Soir
Brand	Mind Games	Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Year	2022	2016
Rating	3.41	4.30
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	9