What's the difference between Benjoin 19 Moscow and Grand Soir?+
Benjoin 19 Moscow is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Le Labo (2013) 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, Powdery, Balsamic, Vanilla.
Which is better, Benjoin 19 Moscow or Grand Soir?+
By community rating, Benjoin 19 Moscow scores 4.14/5 vs Grand Soir at 4.30/5. On r/fragrance, Benjoin 19 Moscow sits at 0.0/10 (positive) while Grand Soir is 8.2/10 (positive). 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 Benjoin 19 Moscow and Grand Soir smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Benjoin 19 Moscow: No community opinions about 'Benjoin 19 Moscow' by Le Labo were found in the provided Reddit discussions. 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, Benjoin 19 Moscow 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 Benjoin 19 Moscow vs Grand Soir?+
Benjoin 19 Moscow scores highest for fall wear; Grand Soir scores highest for winter wear. Benjoin 19 Moscow leans daytime, Grand Soir leans evening.
