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'Ascese is well-regarded within the niche fragrance community as a sophisticated smoky fragrance with excellent performance and longevity. 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.
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.
