What's the difference between Very Oud and Grand Soir?+
Very Oud is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Diane Castel (2017) dominated by Fruity 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, Very Oud or Grand Soir?+
By community rating, Very Oud scores 4.13/5 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 Very Oud and Grand Soir smell similar?+
They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Sweet, Vanilla, Powdery, Vanilla, Musk. 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, Very 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 Very Oud vs Grand Soir?+
Very Oud scores highest for fall wear; Grand Soir scores highest for winter wear. Very Oud leans daytime, Grand Soir leans evening.
