Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Oud Malinau is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bortnikoff (2024) dominated by Warm Spicy 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: Sweet, Amber, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, Oud Malinau or Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Oud Malinau scores 4.10/5 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 Oud Malinau and Grand Soir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Sweet, Amber, Aromatic, Benzoin. 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, Oud Malinau 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 Oud Malinau vs Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

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

Oud Malinau vs Grand Soir

Resumen de la comparación

Notas compartidas (1)

Exclusivas de Oud Malinau (9)

Exclusivas de Grand Soir (8)

Acordes compartidos (3)

Preguntas frecuentes

Pulso del sentimiento de la comunidad — Grand Soir

Positivo

Negativo

Atributo	Oud Malinau	Grand Soir
Marca	Bortnikoff	Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Año	2024	2016
Valoración	4.10	4.30
Concentración	—	—
Género	feminine	feminine
Total de notas	10	9