Question 1

What's the difference between Black No. 05 and Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

Black No. 05 is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Puredistance (2013) dominated by its signature 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 no primary accords — distinctly different profiles.

Question 2

Which is better, Black No. 05 or Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Black No. 05 scores 4.28/5 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 Black No. 05 and Grand Soir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Black No. 05 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 Black No. 05 vs Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

Black No. 05 scores highest for winter wear; Grand Soir scores highest for winter wear. Black No. 05 leans evening, Grand Soir leans evening.

Black No. 05 vs Grand Soir

Comparison Summary

Unique to Grand Soir (9)

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Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Black No. 05	Grand Soir
Brand	Puredistance	Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Year	2013	2016
Rating	4.28	4.30
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	9