What's the difference between This is not Caffeine and Grand Soir?+
This is not Caffeine is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Hormone Paris (2025) dominated by Vanilla 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: Vanilla, Amber, Sweet, Aromatic.
Which is better, This is not Caffeine or Grand Soir?+
By community rating, This is not Caffeine scores 3.90/5 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 This is not Caffeine and Grand Soir smell similar?+
They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Vanilla, Amber, Sweet, Aromatic, Tonka Bean. 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, This is not Caffeine 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 This is not Caffeine vs Grand Soir?+
This is not Caffeine scores highest for winter wear; Grand Soir scores highest for winter wear. This is not Caffeine leans evening, Grand Soir leans evening.
