Question 1

What's the difference between Vanilla Shot and Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

Vanilla Shot is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Olfactive Studio (2018) 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 5 accords: Amber, Vanilla, Sweet, Balsamic.

Question 2

Which is better, Vanilla Shot or Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Vanilla Shot scores 3.65/5 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 Vanilla Shot and Grand Soir smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 5 accords, including Amber, Vanilla, Sweet, Balsamic, Aromatic. Grand Soir: Grand Soir is widely praised by the r/fragrance community as an exceptional niche fragrance with a strong opening that develops into a sophisticated amber-vanilla composition.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Vanilla Shot 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 Vanilla Shot vs Grand Soir?

Accepted Answer

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

Vanilla Shot vs Grand Soir

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Gedeelde noten (2)

Uniek voor Vanilla Shot (8)

Uniek voor Grand Soir (7)

Gedeelde akkoorden (5)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Grand Soir

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Eigenschap	Vanilla Shot	Grand Soir
Merk	Olfactive Studio	Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Jaar	2018	2016
Beoordeling	3.65	4.30
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	10	9