What's the difference between Encens Suave Extrait and Grand Soir?+
Encens Suave Extrait is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Matiere Premiere (2024) 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 4 accords: Amber, Vanilla, Balsamic, Powdery.
Which is better, Encens Suave Extrait or Grand Soir?+
By community rating, Encens Suave Extrait scores 4.28/5 vs Grand Soir at 4.30/5. On r/fragrance, Encens Suave Extrait sits at 7.5/10 (positive) while Grand Soir is 8.2/10 (positive). Encens Suave Extrait's standout strength: Rich, warm incense and vanilla base that's pleasant in cooler temperatures. 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 Encens Suave Extrait and Grand Soir smell similar?+
They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Amber, Vanilla, Balsamic, Powdery, Vanilla. Encens Suave Extrait: Encens Suave Extrait is a well-regarded niche fragrance that delivers a luxurious, warm incense-vanilla experience, but its rich composition and strong longevity make it polarizing for close contacts. 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, Encens Suave Extrait or Grand Soir?+
Encens Suave Extrait: Strong longevity and excellent performance on clothes Grand Soir: Excellent longevity and projection for a niche fragrance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Encens Suave Extrait vs Grand Soir?+
Encens Suave Extrait scores highest for all seasons wear; Grand Soir scores highest for winter wear. Encens Suave Extrait leans daytime, Grand Soir leans evening.
