What's the difference between Summer Oud and Grand Soir?+
Summer Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Miguel Matos (2021) 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 1 accord: Sweet.
Which is better, Summer Oud or Grand Soir?+
By community rating, Summer Oud scores 3.64/5 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 Summer Oud and Grand Soir smell similar?+
They share 3 notes and 1 accords, including Sweet, Musk, Amber, Cedar. 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, Summer Oud 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 Summer Oud vs Grand Soir?+
Summer Oud scores highest for fall wear; Grand Soir scores highest for winter wear. Summer Oud leans daytime, Grand Soir leans evening.
