What's the difference between The Oud Affair and Grand Soir?+
The Oud Affair is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Vilhelm Parfumerie (2015) 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 3 accords: Sweet, Vanilla, Powdery.
Which is better, The Oud Affair or Grand Soir?+
By community rating, The Oud Affair scores 4.00/5 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 The Oud Affair and Grand Soir smell similar?+
They share 1 notes and 3 accords, including Sweet, Vanilla, Powdery, Vanilla. 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, The Oud Affair 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 The Oud Affair vs Grand Soir?+
The Oud Affair scores highest for fall wear; Grand Soir scores highest for winter wear. The Oud Affair leans evening, Grand Soir leans evening.
