Question 1

What's the difference between Borneo Oud and Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

Borneo Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Fragrance Du Bois (2020) 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, Borneo Oud or Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Borneo Oud scores 4.44/5 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 Borneo Oud 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, Borneo Oud 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 Borneo Oud vs Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

Borneo Oud scores highest for winter wear; Grand Soir scores highest for winter wear. Borneo Oud leans evening, Grand Soir leans evening.

Borneo Oud vs Grand Soir

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Χαρακτηριστικό	Borneo Oud	Grand Soir
Οίκος	Fragrance Du Bois	Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Έτος	2020	2016
Βαθμολογία	4.44	4.30
Συγκέντρωση	—	—
Φύλο	feminine	feminine
Σύνολο νοτών	0	9