What's the difference between Oud Malinau and Grand Soir?+
Oud Malinau is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bortnikoff (2024) dominated by Warm Spicy 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: Sweet, Amber, Aromatic.
Which is better, Oud Malinau or Grand Soir?+
By community rating, Oud Malinau scores 4.10/5 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.
Do Oud Malinau and Grand Soir smell similar?+
They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Sweet, Amber, Aromatic, Benzoin. 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, Oud Malinau or Grand Soir?+
Grand Soir: Excellent longevity and projection for a niche fragrance Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Oud Malinau vs Grand Soir?+
Oud Malinau scores highest for winter wear; Grand Soir scores highest for winter wear. Oud Malinau leans evening, Grand Soir leans evening.
