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Grand Soir
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Grand Soir by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is an oriental fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2016, this olfactive composition was created by nose Francis Kurkdjian. The top notes reveal Spanish labdanum and a vibrant orange; the heart is built around lavender and Siam benzoin; while the base leaves a trail of amber, vanilla, tonka bean, musk, and cedar.
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Spanish Labdanum
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- Positivo 82%
- Neutral 8.8%
- Negativo 8.7%
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It reminds me, in a way, I don’t know why, of Chergui. It was an immediate connection. I suppose it’s the shared amber.
You bet, Adieu! I also thought of Chergui the moment I tried it, surely because of the amber; they share a link. There’s not much to say about this ‘nuclear’ perfume. Very sweet, intense, and resinous amber. At the start, I notice a timid lavender that disappears almost instantly, maybe it’s an illusion, to give way to an amber loaded with opoponax and benzoin. It’s very linear, but at the end, the vanilla shines through, soft, warm, and spiced, presumably from tonka bean. It’s refined, transparent yet substantial, with outstanding performance—more than 10 hours on skin. The weather? Cold; it’s for rigorous winter. I tested it in summer and almost died; it was so potent it felt cloying. I’d prefer it had more bite, perhaps more marked spice, but for that, there’s already Ambré Sultan, which I consider superior in complexity and herbal character.
It has an exquisite aroma; I liked it a lot, but unfortunately, on my skin it comes out very strong. However, if a man I liked happened to smell like this, I’d devour him without a doubt.
Brutal performance for this rather linear perfume. It’s an amber with resinous and vanilla notes, more of a hard-to-define accord that gives it some kick. It’s like a faint cold lavender that adds a very slight fougère vibe. It projects more than enough; two or three sprays are plenty.
I just received samples from MFK and Grand Soir is a hit. It’s linear, with an amber and resinous aroma that reminds me a lot of Calvin Klein’s Obsession, but with much higher-quality ingredients. I see it as unisex, in the line of Gaultier 2—not because it resembles it, but due to the style, though this one is sweeter and more intense. The performance is good; it lasts quite a while, though the projection is more contained. I see it as ideal for winter and autumn, or spring and summer nights. I’m not sure if I’ll buy it since I already own the CK one and it might be redundant, but it’s worth it. Scent: 8.5, Longevity: 8, Projection: 7, Value: 6, Versatility: 7, Originality: 6, Overall: 8.
The most delicious amber I’ve ever tried.
This is so delicious; it smells a bit like gingerbread cookies, but it’s not too sweet. Despite being gourmand, to me it feels clean and fresh. It’s very sexy, elegant, and luxurious. It lasts all day and has incredible sillage. I love it on me; it would be cozier in winter, but I wore it on a warm day and enjoyed that amber and vanilla blanket. I’m already addicted and want to buy the full bottle. 10/10. You’ve probably smelled it on someone rich and classy, but it depends on everyone’s chemistry. For me, it’s edible vanilla baked goods that are sexy and spiced—huge fan!
I’ll confess: I’m not 100% an amber fan, but it has quality. If you like it, it’s a good option. To me, it smells like those 90s shops with incense, exotic clothes, and sweet Lebkuchen-style cookies. It’s a honeyed, classy blend, perfect for night. They say it has lavender and patchouli, though I don’t detect them, so I see it as more amber-oriental than fougère. It’s fresh without being citrusy, despite all those strong, sweet notes that could make it heavy. It’s not linear; it evolves quickly into something sweet with vanilla and smells different on the skin; the first time I thought I was smelling wrong and thought it smelled like Varon Dandy. Important to test it on skin—it’s intriguing and evolves beautifully. I’d define it as warm, Christmas-y, majestic, and enveloping. It’s elegant, unisex, and perfect for cold weather. It has an interesting smoky touch and lasts long. It’s sweet but balanced, catching attention without being heavy. Maybe it has a bit too much incense. It’s rich and high quality, but I still don’t know if it’s for me. EDIT: In the end, I gave in and bought it. I’ve received compliments, but it’s polarizing; my little sister says it smells like perfume for an older person.
I was super curious to buy it, but I decided to get a decant first before spending that much. I’m so happy with the decision. It smells exquisite, though I feel it leans more masculine than feminine. I won’t be buying the bottle, but I’d love for my boyfriend to wear it; if his hugs smelled like this, I’d never let go.
Delicious! The amber is luxurious and has that extra touch that saves it from being a boring sweet scent; very feminine in my opinion. Since it’s somewhat unusual, I absolutely loved it and bought it without a second thought.
What more can be said about this fragrance that hasn’t been said? I’ve never tried an amber-vanilla scent like this; I perceive both accords as protagonists, but I feel slightly caramelized floral touches and something that reminds me of Christmas, could it be one of the spices from pan de pascua? It’s a fairly linear fragrance; the vanilla, a spiced vanilla, becomes sweeter and sweeter as time passes, almost touching the limit with being cloying. It resembles Etat de Grace by Gres, but that one has very marked cinnamon; additionally, Grand Soir is sweeter and has something seductive in its halo. I don’t understand how some people find this aroma masculine; on my skin, it comes out very unisex, or maybe it’s my brain that’s already used to liking unisex masculine fragrances. Projection and longevity are excellent. I recommend using it only in cold weather or during cool nights to honor its name, Grand Night.
I’ve already tried the entire ‘Mini Wardrobe Essentials for Women’ set from the house, also BR540 Extract and Oud Silk Mod Extract (which aren’t in the set but I ordered samples), and of all of them, THIS IS MY FAVORITE: Grand Soir. If you like spicy fragrances that give a sense of warmth, you’ll like it. Still, you shouldn’t buy anything on recommendation, especially perfumes this expensive; the house sells their samples. The image I have of this perfume is this: you’re walking down the street in the middle of winter or when it just starts, feeling underdressed and frozen. Suddenly, you see a spice shop, think about buying something, enter, and the smell of spices with cozy heating invades you. You take refuge in that warm environment while it’s cold outside. That’s what I imagine. I don’t know how labdanum or benzoin from Siam smell, so I didn’t detect them, but looking at the notes, I imagine it’s the benzoin that smells so spicy. I feel the vanilla touch, the amber, and the tonka bean. I feel the lavender very little, but for me, it’s better not to feel it much because a pronounced lavender wouldn’t please me. I think it’s perfect for autumn-winter. I wore it now that the crisp days are arriving, and it was super cozy. I was drinking coffee at work and felt that if there were a spice flavor like this, it would make an amazing coffee. The longevity was satisfactory. I put it on at 6:45 am: 3 sprays on the neck, 1 on the chest, and 1 on each elbow, 6 in total. On me, it had this performance: the first 2 hours had moderate sillage, someone less than a meter away and I could smell it a lot. Between the 3rd and 4th hour, it had soft sillage, someone very close could smell it, and I could almost feel it with the same intensity. Between the 5th and 7th hour, I started to feel it weaker, but that delicious spicy burst still came through. By the 8th hour, I could barely feel it, light and occasional; that’s when I had to bring my nose close to the skin because the scent was almost gone, and I think after 9 hours it was only on the skin, very weak, almost disappeared. I’m happy with the fragrance and its performance. It’s the only perfume I would buy from this house because it’s the only one that offers me the two things I look for in a luxury or expensive perfume: 1. Originality. It’s not the common type of fragrance for me (florals, fruits, the typical sexy sweet designer stuff). 2. It lasts about 8 hours feeling it without bringing my nose close or reapplying (I don’t like carrying perfumes in my bag). The winner of my heart from this house is Grand Soir. I don’t recommend buying it blindly because I’m sure it’s not for everyone. Many people wouldn’t want to smell like that. For me, I think one day this wonderful perfume will fall into my hands, and I hope soon.
Francis Kurkdjian lover > Grand Soir > @maisonfranciskurkdjian. What can I say about this fragrance that hasn’t been said? So far, I haven’t tried an amber-vanilla scent like this; on my skin, both accords are protagonists. In my opinion, it’s quite linear, a spiced vanilla that becomes sweeter and sweeter over time, which I love. It has very good performance on my skin between 7 and 8 hours with high sillage and projection for the first 5 hours. Bottled autumn! Fun fact: it resembles a very cheap perfume, Etat de Grace by Gres, but that one has very marked cinnamon and is less sweet. It’s perfect for those who like Grand Soir but can’t handle its high sweetness.
Grand Soir! It’s a somewhat masculine perfume. I’m a proponent that they shouldn’t be categorized for men or women, but by taste; however, in this and most of the ‘men’s’ perfumes, the woody, green, balsamic, and resinous notes give them a rough, strong, and powerful touch, leading us to categorize them as such. Grand Soir simply smells like its notes combined: a resinous opening, a bit of pine, mixed with amber, tonka bean, lavender, and vanilla. All of this thrown into the fire, emitting the scent of all its notes with a bit of smoke. I have Obsession Men by CK and found something similar in its opening; I bought it blindly for the vanilla note, and if it has it, it does. But if you’re used to feminine scents, this is below average for smelling like that. It smells rich, enjoyable in autumn and winter afternoons because it warms you up. It’s nice, I liked it, although at first it seemed more masculine than feminine to me.
When smelling it dry, it reminds me a lot of the beginning of Bentley for Men Intense that Nathalie Lorson launched 3 years ago for Lalique.
Grand Soir is one of my favorite perfumes; I consider it one of Francis Kurkdjian’s brightest works, but I must say that when I first tried it, it wasn’t the type of perfume I expected based on the reviews. I thought it would be an amber and vanilla-leaning scent, which it is, but inclined towards a creamy style, like Rosendo Mateu 5 but without musk, or like Gaultier 2 without the white floral part, or like Ani, but nothing alike, all different as night and day. Grand Soir is unisex, perhaps slightly leaning masculine on my skin, but it can be worn by anyone. It’s spicy amber; the amber is present from start to finish, but as it evolves, other players appear that turn those amber tones in different directions. Within these subtle twists, I must say it doesn’t represent an archetype with constant evolution; it’s not too lively; these changes are quick nuances. At the beginning, before the amber takes over, there’s a fresh spark, a clean and very nice lavender in an eighties style that gives it a different touch and starts to dirty up that crystal amber I imagined. It reaches an aromatic point I identify with labdanum and benzoin, where the perfume acquires a medicinal nuance like Sauvage EDP, being this pause the most durable, a mid-phase that arrives in 5 minutes or less and is postponed until vanilla and tonka bean appear in the dry-down to make it creamy, vanilla, and sweet without losing the dirty spark of the amber. All this happens in a few minutes, which is why I say it’s relatively linear. Its longevity is good, reaching 8 hours without a problem, but I disagree with the projection and sillage, which in my environment is quite moderate leaning towards soft. It’s perceptible, generating an elegant bubble for a few hours but no more than 2, and depending on the day, it’s not the perfume to fill a room or have you felt from afar. It’s very French, elegant, and moderately discreet, but for me, it smells phenomenal. It’s for fresh weather, not exclusively cold winter; in early spring or autumn, it works wonderfully. The downside is its high price, it depends on your wallet, but it dresses up and adds class to casual clothing leaning towards elegant. I think being very good, there are better alternatives for small collections, and for those with large collections, it might not be a perfume they’ll miss, but like everyone else, it has its nuances and style, so I recommend trying it before spending to avoid disappointment.
The first time I tried this perfume, it didn’t impress me, but the second time I was fascinated. For a while, it was my favorite amber, although now I prefer others. I love this magic of the nose. Lately, I hear a lot about it for autumn-winter, and honestly, it seems perfect for this season. It’s totally unisex, warm, cozy, spicy, slightly smoky, lightly sweet, and very balsamic. It smells wonderfully of amber and resins. It results in a dense and sweet scent but is very wearable. On my skin, as it dries, it has certain soapy aspects. On me, it doesn’t have a very noticeable sillage, but it does have a longevity of over 12 hours. Although I’ve never included it in my collection, every time I use it (always in samples or decants) I enjoy it immensely. Maybe in the future I’ll consider owning it. Scent 8/10, Longevity 10/10, Sillage 6/10, Value/Price 6/10, Packaging 8/10. Would I buy it again? I didn’t buy it.
Hello everyone, although I’m not a big expert and consider myself very new to the world of perfume, especially in the author or niche sector, I have to say I recently bought the Grand Soir bottle because a cousin smelled it and I loved it. To me, it’s unisex: it looks great on a woman and on a man too, or at least that’s how it feels to me. I think it’s a delicious aroma.
People told me this fragrance makes me smell like ‘Madame Mayor,’ but of course, that’s the typical crowd who only knows Agua Brava or Petit Chéri. It has an opening that doesn’t leave you indifferent. The dry-down is very fine and elegant, with an almost massive dominance of amber and vanilla. It’s not for everyday wear by any means, but it’s fabulous.
An absolute delight for me ❤❤❤
Autumn in a perfume✨🍂 This perfume makes me think of Edinburgh in autumn, brown leaves falling to the ground, rain. I imagine drinking coffee by the window with wonderful autumn views. Amber is the main protagonist; as the hours pass, you notice the vanilla and in the background the tonka bean🥰 a delight. It has very good projection, trail; if you smell it, the scent stays on the tip of your nose🥰 I love it!!
I always had a negative prejudice against amber fragrances, since as such it’s a fantasy note (real amber doesn’t smell like anything). This is a resin, vanilla, and ambroxan accord. This Grand Soir utterly shatters that prejudice, placing itself among my favorites above hundreds of tested perfumes. Here we have something warm, creamy, and enveloping where benzoin and vanilla predominate. It has a slight medicinal touch that I love, giving it an interesting and original aspect. Plus, at times it shows its gourmand side and gives me the feeling of freshly baked sweet cookies. The performance is good: more than 8 hours on skin, with good trail for the first two. As its name suggests, I use it preferentially at night and for special occasions. I don’t see it for daily wear or non-fresh days. A grand work by Francis Kurkdjian, totally recommended.
Excellent, wonderful. Everything is perfectly balanced so nothing is harsh. The right point of sweetness. It envelops and gives a unique sense of comfort and discreet elegance. Potent but extremely pleasant and warm. Quite linear, but who cares when the scent is so rich? It’s a perfume where the notes don’t matter; what’s important is the perfect whole. High longevity, noticeable in the first two hours, but within a limit of decorum. Perfectly unisex, I’ve smelled it on men and women, it fits perfectly. To wear with your head held high, regardless of the outfit. More for night than day, ideal for autumn/winter and fresh spring. 10 out of 10.
This perfume gives me mixed feelings. It’s not my style, but what a great perfume. What I perceive most is the amber, the benzoin, and the lavender. It’s completely unisex, and everyone will give it a different twist. I consider myself someone who adores very feminine fragrances, and I must say this scent has feminine tints without being excessively so. It’s not one of those that tell you it’s unisex but force you to leave it with your partner because it’s too woody. It hits you when it comes out and stays potent for 12 hours. It conveys power to me; it’s a fine perfume without a doubt. I wouldn’t buy it because lavender isn’t my favorite note, but honor to whom honor is due, it’s a great perfume. I don’t see it as youthful, but I think after 30 it will give you distinction if you love lavender.
I bought this fragrance and tested it with my partner. To describe it, I’d say it smells like Christmas gumdrops from grandmothers’ houses, evoking the sweetness of a bygone era. At first, it didn’t appeal to me, but the more I used it, the more it captivated me. Now it’s one of my favorites and the most addictive. It’s that type of fragrance I apply to my wrist to smell it from time to time. Although it’s not meant to impress everyone; the general opinion is more like my initial impression than my current one.
This is what an angel would smell like, the word love, a hug from a loved one, a peaceful sunset, the movie Amélie, or a Soul song. Nothing more.
A masterpiece. Francis, my dear, take off your hat. It’s the definition of edible and chewable. If you wear this, people will want to lick you down to your ID. It’s a resinous sweetness worthy of a sheikh. Warm, enveloping, sweet, fluffy, soft; it conveys home and intimacy. It’s luxurious, opulent like a crown of gold with embedded amber. I don’t think anyone could dislike it. It’s not an easy or typical scent, but it manages to be simply perfect for everyone. It’s bottled magic. The performance (on my skin) isn’t outstanding, though it has something. Still, it’s good. The sillage is intimate. When someone gets close… prepare for a good bite. In summary: adult but young, 25-40 is its perfect age. Totally unisex, fits any gender. Any weather except summer heat. Scent: 7/10. Longevity: 8.5/10. Duration: 8h. Projection: 8/10. Versatility: 7/10. 2.64€/ml. Final score: 8.5/10.
I love this perfume; it feels like a masterpiece. Every time I wear it, I get tons of compliments. I’ve mixed it with a bit of Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford, and the interaction is incredible; they complement each other perfectly since they’re similar but not identical.
I was gifted a sample at a niche perfumery in Madrid, and every time I wear it, I feel so good I’m anxious to buy the bottle. It’s a subtle, sophisticated vanilla-orange scent that boosts your confidence. The longevity is decent, staying close to the skin. I usually wear vanilla scents at night, but I enjoy this one during the day too, especially in winter and autumn.
Absolute disappointment. I should have loved it for the notes, the fame, or the creator, but nothing happened. It smells like sweet orange caramel and it just turns me off. With other fragrances, I can’t stand that combo anymore; it burns itself into my memory and there’s no cure. Everything is wrong now. I do sense a pleasant vanilla, but nothing else. What a pity.
Such beautiful things, smells too rich slv. The vanilla and tonka feel like they have an orange note, it’s a masterstroke. 🆙🗿
Elegant perfume, I feel it’s for people over 50. Personally, I only smell the amber and benzoin. I think it’s for very special occasions.
Definitive gourmand and amber fragrance, good projection and longevity. Smells like Christmas 9/10.
An impressive combination of amber with intoxicating warm notes. It doesn’t project; it puts you in a bubble of such intense radiation that anyone within two meters falls under its spell.
I think all the positive reviews are from men: despite being unisex, it smells deeply masculine. The amber and vanilla take a while to come out; at first, it’s all lavender and orange. As a woman, I was disappointed. It promised to be a sweet, warm vanilla amber without being overwhelming, but the sweetness isn’t even there. I find that smoky, old-man point found in many men’s perfumes, like Eau Forte from Sauvage (without the Sauvage DNA). Maybe it would suit a man better, but on me, I had to soap myself up to get rid of it. What a pity, and I also don’t think the scent is worth the price (I feel the same about Baccarat Rouge).
It took me years to appreciate it; at first, I was turned off. Now it’s exquisite. At the start, because of that lavender, it can smell a bit dated, but once it dries down, the magic appears. It’s sweet, candied, and you have to be careful with the sprays to avoid ending up in a syrupy blanket. It’s sweet, a bit sticky, like honey: if you overdo it, it gets overwhelming. The sillage is pretty, seductive, floating round, creamy, and sensual. Up close, it can get cloying and smell powdery. It doesn’t smell like food, like perfume! Resinous, sweet, sexy. It’s not for everyone, but if you’re passionate about niche, you’ll love it.
Elegant, a winner, but if you don’t watch your sprays, you’re in for a syrupy blanket that’s hard to handle. If you want an easy amber that won’t get cloying, go for Carner Barcelona’s Amber du Sud.
Grand Soir doesn’t seek to impress with complexity, but with the beauty of being well-made. From the very first second, it’s a luminous and deep amber that wraps around you like a cashmere coat on a winter walk. Kurkdjian makes it as a tribute to Parisian nights and translates it perfectly: elegant, warm, and expansive without being strident. After the opening, where benzoin adds creaminess and labdanum density, you’re left in a warm and stable atmosphere. There are no dramatic twists: it’s linear but in the best sense, like a melody that doesn’t need to vary to move you. It projects with nobility. It advances velvety, like a streetlamp in the fog, warm and sensual without excess. Polished, it makes you look good at work or dinners. I see it as unisex, though with a masculine leaning, ideal for autumn/winter. I haven’t used it in spring/summer because I don’t need it. If you’re looking for a comforting and luminous amber, it’s one of the best today. Duration: 8-9h. Sillage: 8/10. Originality: 9/10. Quality: 9/10. Value for money: 7/10.
Grand Soir screams quality. A rounded, polished, and balanced sensation. Warm, resinous, and elegant amber, centered on amber, benzoin, and vanilla without falling into cloying or purely gourmand territory. It’s not loud, but enveloping, sophisticated, and classy. The opening has a soft orange nuance that fades quickly. Then it stays linear, settling and refining itself. Amber takes the lead, benzoin adds that balsamic sweetness, and vanilla and tonka bean soften without dominating. Totally unisex. On my skin, it lasts about 8 hours with moderate projection and a close sillage that’s elegant. Ideal for autumn nights, dinners, indoors, and dates. A perfume to enjoy slowly, and I’ve loved it a lot. Rating: 8.5/10.
Handcrafted amber, warm and rounded. Grand Soir smells like a torrent of gold: opulence in a bottle. Any downsides? It lacks versatility. It’s mandatory for freezing winter nights and elegant events: night, cold, and class. Others might wear it at the office, just like some wear Oud to the gym. Outside of that, it’s pure quality, as MFK always does. I still haven’t smelled anything of theirs that isn’t top-tier, whether you like it or not, but they know how to make perfumes.