Question 1

What's the difference between Encounters and Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

Encounters is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Francesca Bianchi (2023) 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, Balsamic, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Encounters or Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Encounters scores 3.92/5 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 Encounters and Grand Soir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 3 accords, including Amber, Balsamic, Aromatic, Orange, Lavender. Grand Soir: Grand Soir es ampliamente elogiado por la comunidad de r/fragrance como un fragancia de nicho excepcional con una salida fuerte que se desarrolla en una sofisticada composición ámbar-vainilla.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Encounters 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 Encounters vs Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

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

Encounters vs Grand Soir

Resumen de la comparación

Notas compartidas (4)

Exclusivas de Encounters (12)

Exclusivas de Grand Soir (5)

Acordes compartidos (3)

Preguntas frecuentes

Pulso del sentimiento de la comunidad — Grand Soir

Positivo

Negativo

Atributo	Encounters	Grand Soir
Marca	Francesca Bianchi	Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Año	2023	2016
Valoración	3.92	4.30
Concentración	—	—
Género	feminine	feminine
Total de notas	16	9