What's the difference between Saaqi and Grand Soir?+
Saaqi is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Sasva (2025) dominated by Sweet 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 2 accords: Sweet, Vanilla.
Which is better, Saaqi or Grand Soir?+
By community rating, Saaqi scores 4.12/5 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 Saaqi and Grand Soir smell similar?+
They share 4 notes and 2 accords, including Sweet, Vanilla, Cedar, Vanilla, 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, Saaqi 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 Saaqi vs Grand Soir?+
Saaqi scores highest for all seasons wear; Grand Soir scores highest for winter wear. Saaqi leans daytime, Grand Soir leans evening.
