What's the difference between Bois d'Ascese and Grand Soir?+
Bois d'Ascese is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Naomi Goodsir (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, Balsamic, Sweet.
Which is better, Bois d'Ascese or Grand Soir?+
By community rating, Bois d'Ascese scores 4.19/5 vs Grand Soir at 4.30/5. On r/fragrance, Bois d'Ascese sits at 7.8/10 (positive) while Grand Soir is 8.2/10 (positive). Bois d'Ascese's standout strength: Excellent smoky character that transfers well to clothing. 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 Bois d'Ascese and Grand Soir smell similar?+
They share 3 notes and 3 accords, including Amber, Balsamic, Sweet, Labdanum, Amber. Bois d'Ascese: Bois d'Ascèseはニッチフレグランスコミュニティ内で、優れた性能と持続力を備えた洗練されたスモーキーフレグランスとして高く評価されています。しかし、純粋なスモークというより、インセンスとレジノーティックに傾いており、アヴァンギャルドな香りとして、広く社交的な魅力を求めるというより、個人的な楽しみのために身につけるのが最適です。. 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, Bois d'Ascese or Grand Soir?+
Bois d'Ascese: Good projection and longevity, especially on fabric Grand Soir: Excellent longevity and projection for a niche fragrance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Bois d'Ascese vs Grand Soir?+
Bois d'Ascese scores highest for fall wear; Grand Soir scores highest for winter wear. Bois d'Ascese leans evening, Grand Soir leans evening.
