What's the difference between Black Oud and Grand Soir?+
Black Oud is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Laurent Mazzone Parfums (2012) 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, Animalic, Powdery.
Which is better, Black Oud or Grand Soir?+
By community rating, Black Oud scores 4.22/5 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.
Do Black Oud and Grand Soir smell similar?+
They share 4 notes and 3 accords, including Amber, Animalic, Powdery, Labdanum, Amber. Grand Soir: グランド・ソワールはr/fragranceコミュニティで、強力なオープニングから洗練されたアンバー・バニラの組成へと発展する例外的なニッチフレグランスとして広く称賛されています。コミュニティは購入前のサンプリングを強く推奨しており（MFKは€14で6つのサンプルを提供）、カーライルに似ていないものの、印象的な持続性を備えた巧みに調合された香りであり、多くの人がコレクション必須アイテムと考えていることに注目しています。.
Which lasts longer, Black Oud or Grand Soir?+
Grand Soir: Excellent longevity and projection for a niche fragrance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Black Oud vs Grand Soir?+
Black Oud scores highest for all seasons wear; Grand Soir scores highest for winter wear. Black Oud leans daytime, Grand Soir leans evening.
