Question 1

What's the difference between Kingside and Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

Kingside is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mind Games (2025) dominated by Nutty 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, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Kingside or Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Kingside scores 4.45/5 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 Kingside and Grand Soir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Amber, Balsamic, Sweet, Tonka Bean. 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, Kingside 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 Kingside vs Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

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

Kingside vs Grand Soir

Resumen de la comparación

Notas compartidas (1)

Exclusivas de Kingside (8)

Exclusivas de Grand Soir (8)

Acordes compartidos (3)

Preguntas frecuentes

Pulso del sentimiento de la comunidad — Grand Soir

Positivo

Negativo

Atributo	Kingside	Grand Soir
Marca	Mind Games	Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Año	2025	2016
Valoración	4.45	4.30
Concentración	—	—
Género	feminine	feminine
Total de notas	9	9