Question 1

What's the difference between Mon Patchouly and Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

Mon Patchouly is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ramon Monegal (2009) 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 2 accords: Amber, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Mon Patchouly or Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Mon Patchouly scores 3.95/5 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 Patchouly 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, Mon Patchouly 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 Patchouly vs Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

Mon Patchouly scores highest for fall wear; Grand Soir scores highest for winter wear. Mon Patchouly leans evening, Grand Soir leans evening.

Mon Patchouly vs Grand Soir

Σύνοψη σύγκρισης

Μοναδικές στο Grand Soir (9)

Κοινά ακόρντα (2)

Συχνές ερωτήσεις

Παλμός συναισθήματος κοινότητας — Grand Soir

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Χαρακτηριστικό	Mon Patchouly	Grand Soir
Οίκος	Ramon Monegal	Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Έτος	2009	2016
Βαθμολογία	3.95	4.30
Συγκέντρωση	—	—
Φύλο	feminine	feminine
Σύνολο νοτών	0	9