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Perfumer
Grand Soir
feminine
Created by Francis Kurkdjian
Grand Soir by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Grand Soir was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Francis Kurkdjian. Top notes are Spanish Labdanum and Orange; middle notes are Lavender and Siam Benzoin; base notes are Amber, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Cedar.
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Best Season
100%
Win
28%
Spr
13%
Sum
93%
Fall
Day & Night
39%
Day
90%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
13,358 votes
4.30
Love it
7.8k58%
Like it
3.2k24%
OK
1.2k9%
Dislike
8917%
Hate it
2672%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 92 community opinions from Reddit
8.2
/ 10 community score
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. The community strongly recommends sampling before purchasing (MFK offers 6 samples for €14) and notes that while it's not similar to Carlisle, it's a masterfully crafted scent with impressive longevity that many consider a collection essential.
Strengths
- Beautiful evolution - opens strong but transforms into a masterpiece after 30 minutes
- Excellent longevity and projection for a niche fragrance
- Linear, well-blended amber and vanilla composition with unique cola undertones
- Reasonable pricing for niche quality, especially with sample options from MFK website
Weaknesses
- Strong opening that can be overpowering for some users
- Potential confusion about note transparency - lavender mentioned on some samples but not official website
- Not similar to Carlisle despite both being warm fragrances, so comparison shopping may disappoint
Best for
Evening wear and special occasionsCold weather and autumn/winter seasonsThose who appreciate warm, sweet amber fragrances
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
