Question 1

What's the difference between Mon Seul Desir and Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

Mon Seul Desir is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Jul et Mad Paris (2017) 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, Aromatic, Animalic.

Question 2

Which is better, Mon Seul Desir or Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Mon Seul Desir scores 4.07/5 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 Mon Seul Desir and Grand Soir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Amber, Aromatic, Animalic, Amber, Benzoin. 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, Mon Seul Desir 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 Mon Seul Desir vs Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

Mon Seul Desir scores highest for fall wear; Grand Soir scores highest for winter wear. Mon Seul Desir leans daytime, Grand Soir leans evening.

Mon Seul Desir vs Grand Soir

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Mon Seul Desir (8)

Unique to Grand Soir (6)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Grand Soir

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Attribute	Mon Seul Desir	Grand Soir
Brand	Jul et Mad Paris	Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Year	2017	2016
Rating	4.07	4.30
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	9